The United States has a long and complex history with immigration, characterized by both a rich tradition of welcoming newcomers and periods of tension, discrimination, and fractured policies. Immigration […]
Born and raised in Chicago, Sheila is a super-achiever who exemplifies many themes of being the child of immigrants growing up in a vibrant diverse immigrant community. She speaks to […]
Our own IIH Director Carola Suárez Orozco hosted the second panel, “Overcoming Barriers to Citizenship and Immigrant Inclusion.” On this panel, Eva Millona, Chief Office of Citizenship, Partnership, and Engagement […]
Over the past decade, higher education has faced steep declines in enrollment at all but the most competitive of colleges. Driven by myriad forces — a drop in the college-age […]
Though Stephanie was born in Mexico, they left when they were two and have no memories of there, as they have never been able to return. On the other […]
Estela’s moving story is a testimony to and a celebration of multilingualism. She shares with us her complex and “unique” identity as the daughter of Japanese origin and second-generation immigrant […]
Daishi was born in Japan to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father. As a child of mixed origins, he finds himself bullied in school in the monocultural context […]
What’s your name? My full name is Carola Elisabeth Suárez-Orozco. My birth surname was Jacquet-Francillon—so not much simpler. As such, most just call me Carola. Where did you grow up […]
Listening to Bruno’s story, we gain insight into what initial entry into the new land feels like from a child’s perspective. We hear of missing extended family, downward mobility and […]
Navegando Immigration Status en Familia IIH Speaker Series Presentation Sarah Rendon-Garcia January 30, 2023 The Immigration Initiative Seminar was honored to welcome Dr. Sarah Rendon Garcia, a NSF Social, […]
