About The Asian Student Alliance

The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) exists to further the development of Asian and Asian American identity and interest. We do this by recognizing and actively representing Asian and Asian American culture.

In 1993, the organization was formed as the Asian Student Association. It started with weekly meetings at coffee shops to discuss Asian culture with anyone who was interested. As cultural organizations formed out of ASA to represent specific Asian cultures and identities, this led to demands from ASA to the University to be better represented in voicing decisions and having more programming that represent our group. In 2002, Pitt granted the Asian Student Alliance governance group status, allowing for representation at the university level.

To this day, we strive to create a welcoming community and atmosphere to those of different backgrounds and specifically Asian Americans. We discuss identity and current social issues pertaining to Asians in the United States as well as hold bonding events to strengthen the Asian community at the University of Pittsburgh. The events we typical hold are monthly general body meetings, socials, guest speakers and advocacy workshops.

Our board members can usually be found in the general area of the 6th floor in William Pitt Union or in the ASA Office in 635 William Pitt Union throughout the school week. If we’re not there, we can be reached through email at pittasa@gmail.com, Facebook at Pitt Asian Student Alliance, or Instagram at pitt_asa.

The 4080 ASA: Conversations with Board

Welcome to The 4080 ASA! Named after the coordinates of the William Pitt Union, The 4080 ASA consists podcast-style conversations with past boards members to talk about what their experiences in ASA were like and how far much it has changed. Many questions and fun topics are bound to come up so stay tuned for new episodes!

Episode 1 - Dylan McNulty

ASA President/Business Manager 2015-16, ASA Public Relations Chair 2014-15

Episode 2 - Devin Dang

ASA President 2018-19, ASA Vice President 2017-18, ASA Publicity Chair 2016-17

Episode 3 - Sagar Rawal

ASA President 2019-2020, ASA Events Coordinator 2018-19

Episode 4 - Kristy Yang

ASA President 2016-17, CASA President 2015-16, CASA Events Coordinator 2014-15

Episode 5 - Jaway Wang

ASA Media Chair 2016-17, ASA Vice President 2015-16, ASA Innovations Chair 2014-15