Dispelling 10 Common Myths about Immigrants and Refugees
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England Public conversations around immigration policy are becoming more heated, politicized, and, dangerously, filled with inaccuracies. Educating ourselves on immigration policy, the immigration process, the [...]
Q&A With Board Member Libby May
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications executive specializing in K-12 education and higher education issues. She currently serves as the Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer for Southern [...]
1935-1944 – “Don’t Condemn—Understand”
1935-1944: Don't Condemn—Understand "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial" Series: Installment #3 Welcome to the third installment of our series, “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The previous installment, “1924-1934 – Fostering Community,” described how the [...]
Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their careers, and contribute to their new communities. During a transition filled with uncertainty, landing a job in the U.S. is their [...]
From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly about advocating for the rights and protections of refugees and immigrants, the reasons we do so are deeply human. Refugees and [...]
1924-1934: Fostering Community
1924-1934: Fostering Community "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial" Series: Installment #2 Welcome to the second installment of our series, “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” You can find the first installment, which described an [...]
IINE Honors Giovanni Caforio, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Executive Chairman of the Board, at 42nd Golden Door Award Gala
On Monday, March 4, 480 IINE community members gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston for our 42nd Golden Door Award Gala. Each year, the Golden Door Award is presented to an immigrant who has made outstanding contributions to [...]
Farewell to IINE’s Friend and Leadership Council Member Wayne Chen
We were saddened to learn that Wayne Chen passed away on March 5, 2024. His family surrounded him in love and comfort during his final days at home. After attending an IINE Suitcase Stories event in Weston, MA, Wayne Chen became [...]
What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city’s existing housing that’s available to rent. Lowell, Massachusetts has a vacancy rate of 7%. Boston’s hovers around 2% and Manchester, [...]
Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator
Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children's Program (UCP) team. The UCP team helps children, some as young as two years old, who have fled their homes in Central America and crossed the [...]
The International Institute of New England Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Boston
February marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support people from all around the world BOSTON – February 15, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE) celebrates the centennial anniversary [...]
1910-1924: Redefining Americanism
1910-1924: Redefining Americanism "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial" Series: Installment #1 The International Institute of New England is thrilled to share the first installment of our new series, “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” [...]
