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The Leaving and Belonging Symposium Created Space for People Working at the Intersection of Arts, Migration, and Storytelling 

The Leaving and Belonging Symposium Created Space for People Working at the Intersection of Arts, Migration, and Storytelling 

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.

The IIR welcomes Oguzhan Dursun

The IIR welcomes Oguzhan Dursun

The IIR Welcomes Oguzhan Dursun as Affiliate Faculty and Visiting Scholar. At IIR, Oguzhan will focus on the Turkish and Greek diaspora communities, studying their interactions, conflicts, and emotional dynamics.

IIR Graduate Research Assistant, Anand Cherian’s article was recently published in Population, Space and Place

IIR Graduate Research Assistant, Anand Cherian’s article was recently published in Population, Space and Place

IIR Graduate Research Assistant, Anand Cherian’s recent article, “Middle-class Indian students: Migration recruiters and aspirations” was published in Population, Space and Place. Using ethnographic research as well as conducting in-depth and narrative biographical interviews, this article explores the perspectives of Indian middle-class aspirations regarding international migration and how they navigate educational mobility.

IIR welcomes program coordinator

IIR welcomes program coordinator

The Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) is excited to welcome Elyse Adams as program coordinator beginning in August 2024. Elyse has worked as an administrative assistant for the IIR since January of 2024, performing logistical, organizational, and operational duties for the institution while completing her graduate degree.

Los Angeles Times: Michael Clemens is quoted and his researched referenced in article on the beneficial effects of immigration on the U.S. and California economies

Los Angeles Times: Michael Clemens is quoted and his researched referenced in article on the beneficial effects of immigration on the U.S. and California economies

“This is the hottest labor market that has existed in two generations,” said Michael Clemens, an economist at George Mason University who specializes in international migration. “That means there have never been as many opportunities for immigrants and natives to mutually benefit each other through economic interaction in the last half century.”