Category: News

  • Stories of the Week: July 25 – August 1

    Stories of the Week: July 25 – August 1
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From concerns over what mass deportation means for the U.S. economy to conditions in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.   – Sophia Benavente  TOP STORY OF THE Read more

  • Collaborative Co-Founder Elected 2025 – 2026 Chair of ASA International Migration Section

    Collaborative Co-Founder Elected 2025 – 2026 Chair of ASA International Migration Section
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    TAMPA, August 1, 2025 – The American Sociological Association (ASA) International Migration Section has selected Dr. Elizabeth Aranda (University of South Florida) as the Chair-Elect of the International Migration Section for the coming 2025-26 term. The election results are a testament to Dr. Aranda’s award-winning body of academic research, leadership in public sociology, and commitment Read more

  • Stories of the Week: July 18 – July 25

    Stories of the Week: July 18 – July 25
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From a comprehensive overview of the effects of the immigration crackdown to a U.S. court ruling on birthright citizenship, here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants this week.   – Sophia Benavente  TOP STORY OF THE Read more

  • Stories of the Week: July 11 – July 18

    Stories of the Week: July 11 – July 18
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. From the effects of deportations to “third countries” to polls showing support for immigration is rising in the U.S., here are the top stories impacting the well-being of im/migrants.  – Sophia Benavente  TOP STORY OF THE WEEK The Read more

  • Stories of the Week: June 27 – July 11

    Stories of the Week: June 27 – July 11
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    As we close out this week, the Collaborative is back with another Stories of the Week recap. In light of last week’s federal holiday, these stories cover June 27th – July 11th. From the effects of the sweeping spending bill with big implications for immigration to the status of birthright citizenship, here are the top Read more

  • The Im/migrant Well-Being Newsletter, Volume 1

    The Im/migrant Well-Being Newsletter, Volume 1
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    The latest on im/migrant well-being With the end of the academic year and as we celebrate the end of Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s an important time for reflection. Looking back, we can say unequivocally that the past several months have not been easy. Harsh policy and rhetoric targeting im/migrants have intensified and critical research on Read more