The Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) hosted a two-day working symposium, Leaving and Belonging: Making an Impact on Immigration and Displacement through Arts, Culture, and Storytelling. The symposium convened scholars, students, artists, community organizers, leaders of nonprofits and NGOs, legal professionals, and medical practitioners working at the intersection of arts and migration.

IIR Director, Dr. Lisa Gilman is quoted in this latest New York Times article regarding the Nobel Prize.

IIR welcomes Dr. Marissa Kiss, the new Assistant Director. Dr. Kiss is looking forward to collaborating with students, staff, IIR Affiliate Faculty, and others to continue to advance initiatives that strengthen the IIRs mission as well as produce impactful and engaging research that informs policy and empowers communities.