From the Desk of the CEO: The Impact of Refugees on Host Communities
April 3, 2026
Five lessons from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England Some question how welcoming&nbs…
Federal Lawsuit Update: Court Blocks Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy
March 23, 2026
Unopposed Motion was Granted as Court Halts Policy Forcing Arrest and Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugee…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Myth of the “Right Way to Immigrate”
January 20, 2026
“Why don’t immigrants just come here legally?” By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the Internati…
Happy Halloween! (Or, Happy Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve!)
In the United States, children and adults alike have been preparing for Halloween for several weeks; searching for the…
End Of Year State Of The Org
Dear Friends: In 1918, the year before we opened the International Institute in Lowell, Congress adopted legislation al…
Still Standing with Refugees
FROM THE CEO’S DESK Since the International Institute of New England (IINE) began hosting the Suitcase Stories® series…
This Thanksgiving, Make Room for Everyone at the Table
The election is over, ballots have been counted, and the results are in: This Thanksgiving, families may see a far bigg…
Give the Gift of Selflessness
‘Tis the season for giving – or at least that’s what we have always been told this time of year. With endless displays…
Statement on Anticipated Executive Order on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
We are disappointed by reports of the President’s anticipated decision to suspend the United States refugee resettlemen…
Our Mission Continues
President Trump’s executive order suspending the refugee resettlement program, placing an indefinite ban on Syrian refu…
An International Romance
On Valentine’s Day, people across the world celebrate their love for each other by exchanging cards, candy, flowers, an…
Ladies Who Bring Lunch
Around the International Institute of New England, Meg Glazer is known as the leader of the “Ladies Who Bring Lunch.” S…
IINE Education Program Instructor Irina Lopukhina honored with Easterseals 2017 Communication Connection Award
IINE’s partnership with Easterseals New Hampshire prepares immigrants and refugees to be residential instructors Easter…
Honoring Patricia Wrenn’s Legacy and Impact on the International Institute of New England
The International Institute of New England (IINE) takes this opportunity to remember one of its own – former Chair pers…
Finding a New Home in New England
A Congolese family resettled by the International Institute of New England puts tragedy behind them to rebuild their li…
