The Asian American Leadership Conference (AALC) is a collaboration initiative between UMass Lowell’s Asian American Center (AACEE) and UMass Boston’s Asian American Resource Office (AARO) that provides students at both universities the opportunity to build leadership skills, develop understanding of social and professional identity, and learn ways to promote community and self-advocacy.
In Fall 2023, UMass Lowell was awarded a Cooperative AANAPISI grant with UMass Boston in order to expand programming and opportunities for Asian American students to build skills and experience that will aid them in their college journeys and professional careers. AALC takes the history and resources of the cities of Boston and Lowell to create an enriching, unique experience for students to learn Asian American history from community leaders, both UML and UMB’s AANAPISI teams, and other Asian American professionals