UT Asian American Journalists Association

01/23/2019

If you are interested in journalism or working in media industries, come talk to us at the Moody Org Fair today at the CMA plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.!! Say hello~ :)

03/07/2018

"For most of my childhood, I would block out the sound of my parents talking to each other in Tagalog, the main dialect of the Philippines. The words they spoke held no meaning to me. Their conversations became background noise."

Read Kiana Fernandez's personal story about learning her culture!

I have spent so many of my formative years trying to conceal my Asian-ness and brown-ness.

02/13/2018

First article of the semester is up! Great story by Bonny Chu~

Because he lacked social skills, Cha didn't even know how to talk to people. That is until he discovered his perfect form of expression through dancing.

01/16/2018

Check out our new UT AAJA website for upcoming events. Thanks to our website manager Rachel Patel it looks fresh and ready to go! :) Don't forget our first meeting will be next Monday, Jan. 22 6-7 p.m. @ Belo Center for New Media! Info will be posted soon.

We focus on telling diverse stories, fostering relationships and having fun! ​Explore our site to learn more. ​

12/04/2017

Make sure you apply if you're interested in becoming an officer for AAJA for Spring 2018! :) Deadline is this Friday, Dec. 8th by 11:59 p.m.

Hello! This is the AAJA officer application form. Please fill it out if you are interested in applying for a position as an officer for AAJA/AEM. Once you apply and we receive all responses, we will let you know the next steps. Thanks for being part of the team and hope to see you more involved in o...

11/29/2017

Our book recommendation for winter break is Hillbilly Elegy. When you come back from break, our program will host a book discussion - everyone is welcome!

11/28/2017

Officer Applications are up! Apply before Dec 8th midnight to be considered for the position :)

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11/26/2017

If you're searching for some Asian-American artists to add to your playlist, take a look at these 5 awesome recommendations by Kiana Fernandez.

Music is inclusive, or at least it should be.

11/26/2017

It's important to re-learn our heritage and history. Read Cerena Ermitanio's personal story 'A Tale of Two Generations.'

"I don't want you to forget where you come from," my mom says. "That is why we bring you back home."

11/17/2017

Read this recap of Khatulistiwa: Made in Indonesia event! Story by Cynthia Miranda

Tables and tents were set up in front of the tower at the University of Texas at Austin, and students chattered excitedly in anticipation. On the stairs leading up to the campus landmark were large letters that spelled out "Khatulistiwa," announcing the celebration on Nov. 11.

11/15/2017

Hook'em Heritages is a series sharing personal stories of Asian/Asian-American students at the University of Texas at Austin. Read about history sophomore Jiaqi Zhao and her journey coming to the U.S. from Shandong Province in China. Story by Jolene Chao

Hook'em Heritages is a series sharing personal stories of Asian/Asian-American students at the University of Texas at Austin.