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The International Institute of New England Receives Historic Philanthropic Gift from Bancel Philanthropies
April 25, 2024
Bancel Philanthropies’ pledge of $6,000,000 marks the largest single philanthropic gift in IINE history BOSTON – April…

Q&A With Board Member Libby May
April 21, 2024
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications e…

1935-1944: “Don’t Condemn—Understand”
April 10, 2024
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #3 Welcome to the…

Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
March 26, 2024
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their c…

From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
March 15, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly abo…

1924-1934: Fostering Community
March 13, 2024
We pick back up where we left off – in 1924, the year of the founding of the International Institute of Boston. In this…

IINE Honors Giovanni Caforio, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Executive Chairman of the Board, at 42nd Golden Door Award Gala
March 8, 2024
On Monday, March 4, 480 IINE community members gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston for our 42nd Golde…

Farewell to IINE’s Friend and Leadership Council Member Wayne Chen
March 6, 2024
We were saddened to learn that Wayne Chen passed away on March 5, 2024. His family surrounded him in love and comfort d…

What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
February 27, 2024
It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city’s…

Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator
February 23, 2024
Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children’s Program (U…

The International Institute of New England Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Boston
February 15, 2024
February marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support peop…

1910-1924: Redefining Americanism
January 31, 2024
The International Institute of New England is thrilled to share the first installment of our new series, “100 Years of…
