Institute for Immigration Research-GMU

04/25/2025

Between 1975 to 1992, almost two million Vietnamese risked their lives to flee oppression and hardship after the Vietnam War. Escaping by boat, while many were captured or did not survive the journey, many found freedom in other countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, while others were resettled in the United States, Canada, Italy, Australia, France, or the United Kingdom in refugee camps. This population of people are known as the ‘Vietnamese Boat People'.

Please join us in-person on Monday, April 28th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT in welcoming speakers while they share their family stories, art, food, and more!

For more information and to register for the event, click here: https://iir.gmu.edu/events/16668

09/23/2024

Join current and former international or foreign-born collegiate student-athletes for an hour-long webinar on Monday, September 30th at 12pm EST to learn about their involvement in sports, playing sports at the collegiate level, coming to the United States, contributions and accomplishments on and off the field, and future goals and plans.

To learn more about the event and to register, click here: https://iir.gmu.edu/events/16253

07/26/2024

The Refugee Olympic Team, which debuted at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, gives refugee athletes who face war or political persecution a place to compete. This year, 36 athletes will join the Refugee Olympic team, participating in 14 sports, and representing 11 countries from around the world. More than two-fifths (42%) of refugee Olympic athletes were born in Iran followed by Syria (14%), Afghanistan (11%), Cuba (6%), Eritrea (6%), Ethiopia (6%), Sudan (6%) and four other countries (i.e., Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Venezuela). Read about the Refugee Olympic Team here: bit.ly/3LvH7SS

07/26/2024

Nearly 1/3 of foreign-born Olympic athletes on Team USA were born in Europe and 1/5 were born in Africa. Similarly, 1 out of 5 foreign-born Olympic athletes on Team USA were born in countries in Asia. Read about Team USA here: http://bit.ly/3LvH7SS

07/26/2024

The 2024 Olympics officially kick off today. Of the 500+ delegation of Olympic athletes from the United States, approximately 4% are foreign-born and another 7% are children of immigrant parent(s). Read about Team USA here: bit.ly/3LvH7SS

06/17/2024

On June 18th, the IIR is hosting a webinar with the Seattle Spartans, a women’s professional tackle football team and internationally-recognized athlete, Danielle Pelham. Listen in as they share their experiences playing professional sports and how they seek to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes. To register for the event, visit: iir.gmu.edu/events/15889

11/28/2022

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jileu Lin around Genomics, Social Networks and Health Disparities!

As part of our Colloquium series, NIH's Dr. Lin will be joining us on Zoom this Wednesday, November 30th at 1:00pm EST.

There's still time to register! Click below: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvc-uorD0oGtRDvTmKTgYgh4N-ccBGUruh

10/11/2022

AmeriCorps completed the 2022 National Service and Civic Engagement Funding Opportunity, resulting in 21 awards to universities based in 16 states and territories across the nation. These grants, totaling $3.7 million will support research of civic engagement, social cohesion, volunteering and natio...

10/06/2022

Don't forget to register for the 5th Annual New American Voices Award Ceremony on October 13th at 7:30pm!

This ceremony is part of the festival from October 12th-15th

https://iir.gmu.edu/events/13964

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-new-american-voices-award-ceremony-tickets-404891369987?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=remind_me&utm_campaign=remind_me_event&utm_term=5th+Annual+New+American+Voices+Award+Ceremony&aff=ebemrmremindmeemail

Thursday, October 13, 2022 7:30 PM EDT: Join the IIR and Fall for the Book as we hear from the three finalist immigrant writers and celebrate the...

08/30/2022

In its Plyler v Doe decision in 1982, the US Supreme Court extended a free, public K-12 education to all students regardless of immigration status. Today, that decision is being challenged.

Learn all about Plyler in our new report and fact sheet by IIR graduate research assistant Amanda Warner. https://iir.gmu.edu/publications/integration