Welcome to the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)! We are Penn’s cultural hub for everyone interested in the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities across East, Southeast, South, Central, and West Asia, as well as the Pacific Islands. Since 2000, PAACH has fostered students’ academic, personal, and professional growth through advising, advocacy, leadership development, and vibrant social and cultural programming.

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Much of PAACH’s student support efforts depend on contributions from university donors like you. No amount is too small, and each new donation helps us demonstrate just how important PAACH is to the Penn student and alumni communities.

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PAACH Newsletter Submissions

The PAACH newsletter is sent out each Tuesday during the academic year. If you would like to include an event or opportunity in the PAACH Newsletter, please complete the form as accurately as possible and submit by Sunday at 11:59pm EST (any submissions submitted after will be included in the following week).

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PAACH Highlights

A quarter-century of supporting Asian Pacific Islander students

Twenty-five years ago, the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) opened its doors as a space to support Penn’s Asian Pacific Islander student communities and anyone interested in their diverse cultures and experiences.

1,000 Paper Cranes: PAACH unveils new mural

Members of Penn’s Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) unveiled a new mural ahead of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in the ARCH building at an event

‘We Bloom Together’

The mural in the ARCH building lobby represents and celebrates the diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Vicky Aquino, Associate Director and the artist