The Asian Studies Center has been designated a National Resource Center for East Asia by the U.S. Department of Education. This four-year grant recognizes the ASC for outstanding contributions to undergraduate Asian studies and supports research, outreach, course development, and other academic activities. In addition, the ASC has received funding for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships. The funding covers three undergraduate fellowships and three graduate fellowships for the academic year along with three summer fellowships.