Asian/Pacific Studies Institute, Duke University

The Asian/Pacific Studies Institute (APSI) is the focal point of research and teaching on the Asia Pacific region at Duke University. APSI organizes and promotes research, teaching, programs, and events to engage scholars and practitioners dedicated to advancing Asian Studies across academic disciplines at Duke and professionally around the world. APSI fosters an active community of scholars with a broad range of interdisciplinary expertise in the humanities and social sciences and promotes the highest standards of undergraduate and graduate education in Asian Studies at Duke.
Duke University was established in 1924 when James B. Duke, through the Indenture of Trust, designated a gift that transformed Trinity College into a comprehensive research university. Building on its core mission, the university’s strategic vision for the 21st century is to empower the boldest thinkers, transform teaching and learning, strengthen our campus community, partner with purpose, and engage a global network of alumni.