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The IIR is a joint venture between George Mason University and The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.

The Institute for Immigration Research [IIR] conducts unbiased research to educate policymakers, media, teachers, students and the business community about the contributions of immigrants as entrepreneurs, workers and consumers. IIR is located within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University and works closely with the Center for Social Science Research at Mason, a mu

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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

2022 National Service and Civic Engagement Research Grants 10/11/2022

2022 National Service and Civic Engagement Research Grants 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...

5th Annual New American Voices Award Ceremony 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

5th Annual New American Voices Award Ceremony 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

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