Research
The Hmong Studies Center supports UW-Green Bay students and faculty in their on-going research. Hmong students serve as research fellows at Center, where they receive specialized training in research methods, data analysis and preparation and presentation of research reports for professional conferences.
Publications
Pao Lor and Seethong Yang, A Framework for a Twenty-First Century Hmong Leadership. Hmong Studies Journal, 13.1(2012): 1-20. Pdf file available here.
Pao Lor, A Photo Essay of the Hmong Experience at Wat Thamkrabok in Thailand. Hmong Studies Journal, 10: 1-41.
Also see Images of Wat Tham Krabok Refugee Camp at the University of Wisconsin Digitial Collections website.
Ray Hutchison, Acculturation in the Hmong Community. Center for Urban and Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Ray Hutchison and Miles McNall, Early Marriage in a Hmong Cohort. Journal of Marriage and the Family.
Ray Hutchison, English Language Use in the Hmong Community. In A Gathering of Voices on the Asian American Experience, Highsmith Press.
Ray Hutchison, The Educational Performance of Hmong Students in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Policy Research Institute.
Earlier Working Papers
In collaboration with Youth Development Study, University of Minnesota
“Post-Secondary Educational Activity in a Hmong Cohort.” Ray Hutchison and Miles McNall. 1st Annual Hmong National Education Conference, St. Paul, April 1995.
“Married Hmong Women and Social Capital.” Mai Neng Moua. 3rd Annual Hmong National Education Conference, Eau Claire, April 1997.
“Social Capital and Educational Outcomes of Hmong Adolescents.” Miles McNall, Ray Hutchison and Jeylan Mortimer, May 1997.
“Hmong Teenagers, Early Pregnancy, and Educational Attainment.” Ray Hutchison and Miles McNall. American Sociological Association, Toronto, Canada, August 1997.
Hmong Apparel Collection
Hmong apparel is a vibrant and intricate reflection of the Hmong people's rich cultural heritage. Key features include use of natural fabrics, detailed embroidery, bright colors and detailed designs. UW-Green Bay's Hmong Studies Center has a collection of Hmong apparel.
| Lao Hmong Hat Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Girl’s hat Embroidery and appliqué (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Girl's Hat Embroidery and appliqué (Chiang Mai, Laos) |
 | Boy’s hat Cross-stitch and embroidery (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Boy’s hat Cross-stitch and embroidery (Chiang Mai, Laos) |
| Chinese Hmong Hat Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Girl’s bird hat Embroidery and appliqué (Chiang Mai , Thailand) |
 | Girl's Hat Embroidery and appliqué (Chiang Mai , Laos) |
 | Girl's Hat Embroidery and appliqué (Chiang Mai, Laos) |
 | Boy’s hat Embroidery (Chiang Mai, Laos) |
 | Boy’s hat Embroidery (Chiang Mai, Laos) |
 | Boy’s hat Embroidery (Chiang Mai, Laos) |
| Hmong Dress Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Woman's dress Batik, Applique, and Cross-stitch (Chiang Mai , Thailand) |
 | Woman's dress Batik, Applique, and Cross-stitch (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
| Hmong Jacket Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Men's Jacket Cross-stitch (Chiang Mai , Thailand) |
 | Men's Jacket Cross-stich with applique (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Children's Jacket Cross-stitch and applique (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Women's Jacket Cross-stitch and applique (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
| Hmong Embroidery Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Sash panels Applique, and Cross-stitch (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Sash panels Applique, and Cross-stitch (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Sash panels Applique, and Cross-stitch (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
 | Sash panels Applique, and Cross-stitch (St. Paul, Minnesota) |
| Hmong Paj ntaub (Flower Cloth) Image | Description |
|---|---|
 | Paj ntaub Applique, and Cross-stitch Hmong history, including origins in China (upper left), wartime Laos, refugee camps in Thailand, and relocation to the United States |
 | Paj ntaub Applique, and Cross-stitch Traditional farming activities |
 | Paj ntaub Applique, and Cross-stitch The Emperor’s Daughters (Folk tale) |
 | Paj ntaub Applique, and Cross-stitch The Tiger’s Tale |
Resources
To support Hmong studies, the Center has compiled a list of Hmong student groups and associations, programs and research centers, and other resources on Hmong culture and history. Please note, the Hmong Studies Center is not responsible for content at these websites.
Student Associations
- Hmong Student Association, UW-Eau Claire
- Hmong Student Union, UW-Oshkosh
- Multicultural Resource Center, UW-Green Bay
Academic Programs & Research Centers
- Hmong Diaspora Studies, UW-Milwaukee
- Center for Southeast Asian Studies, UW-Madison
- Hmong Archives, St. Paul
- Hmong Studies Resource Center
- Center for Migration Studies
Scholarly Journals
Other Resources
- Hmong Arts Books & Crafts, Minneapolis-St. Paul
- hmong.org (links to just about everything Hmong)
Looking for More?
Reach out to Professor Ray Hutchison, one of the founders of the Hmong Studies Center. He's here to answer questions about Hmong research, resources and more!