Wellesley political science professors Jennifer Chudy and Tom Burke offer insight into whether the Supreme Court’s recent decisions were swayed by public opinion and what to expect from the court when it reconvenes in the fall. Wellesley Centers for Women economist Sari Pekkala Kerr discussed immigrant entrepreneurs’ contributions to the economy at a June 26 hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on the Budget. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sonia Nazario, a champion of telling immigrant stories, addressed the Wellesley community in her keynote address for Latinx Month. Slater International Center’s new director, Tana Ruegamer, speaks to the Daily Shot about the upcoming panel “The Changing Landscape of Immigration: Beyond the Headlines.” UA Magazine has published an opinion piece by Wellesley professor Peggy Levitt in which she advocates for labor rights and social protections that cross borders. As Congress continues to grapple with immigration policy in an attempt to avoid another federal shutdown, two Wellesley faculty members who have researched the topic are mentioned in the news. On January 30 and February 1, the Wellesley community will host a series of presentations to help students, faculty, and staff understand how changing immigration policies may impact our community, friends, and loved ones. All Wellesley community members are invited to attend “Know Your Rights,” a presentation, Q&A, and free law clinic that seek to provide a space for understanding the changing landscape of immigration policy relating to DACA and TPS. Students in Understanding Education through Immigrant Narratives, taught last spring by associate professor Soo Hong, created a public art project to challenge simplistic views of immigration. Students, faculty, and staff gathered for a rally organized by the Wellesley Latinx advocacy group Raíz to show support for the rights of undocumented and Muslim immigrants and refugees. The Davis Museum removed one-fifth of its permanent collections on view for “Art-Less,” an initiative intended to demonstrate what immigrants contribute to art and what the Museum would lose in their absence. The College provides information and support in understanding the January 27 executive order on refugees and immigration.Why Vote? Ask Alex Joseph ’10
Wednesday, October 7, 2020Recent Alumnae Awarded Fellowships to Promote Legal Rights of Immigrants
Friday, August 21, 2020When an Opinion Is Not Enough
Tuesday, June 9, 2020As Supreme Court Term Ends, Two Wellesley Professors Discuss Recent and Future Cases
Monday, July 22, 2019Wellesley Researcher Testifies Before Congress on the Economic Benefits of Immigration
Wednesday, July 10, 2019Journalist Sonia Nazario Kicks Off Latinx Month at Wellesley with Keynote Speech
Thursday, April 4, 2019Wellesley to Host Panel Discussion on the Future of Immigration
Tuesday, February 26, 2019Wellesley Sociologist Advocates for Transnational Social Protections
Wednesday, February 21, 2018Wellesley Faculty Cited in Articles on Immigration Policy
Wednesday, February 7, 2018DACA/TPS Presentation and Law Clinic This Week at Wellesley
Tuesday, January 30, 2018Wellesley Offers “Know Your Rights” Immigration Clinic and Q&A for College Community
Friday, January 19, 2018Students’ Collage in Pendleton East Shows that Immigration Is Beautiful
Friday, June 9, 2017Raíz Holds Rally in Support of Undocumented and Muslim Immigrants and Refugees
Tuesday, February 21, 2017The Davis Highlights Immigrants’ Contributions to the Museum in “Art-Less”
Monday, February 20, 2017Wellesley Responds to Presidential Executive Order
Monday, January 30, 2017