From the Desk of the CEO: How the World Cup Has Reminded Us of Our True National Identity
By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England As a host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. has welcomed elite athletes and passionate fans from around the world. Here in…
Spotlight Report Excerpt: On Putting Down Roots in Lowell
The below letter from IINE President & CEO Jeff Thielman is an excerpt from our July 2026 Spotlight Report on Putting Down Roots in Lowell. To learn more about IINE’s history in the city, how this new center will lead to expanded and innov…
The Long Road to Safety: An Interactive Simulation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Process
The Refugee Act of 1980 created a more just, efficient, secure, and strategic U.S. refugee admissions and resettlement process. It passed with bipartisan support and put into place a system that has since saved the live…
Keeping Our Nation’s Promise: IINE Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship
For more than 150 years, birthright citizenship has been a defining promise of the United States. The International Institute of New England commends the U.S. Supreme Court for upholding this fundamental principle, which reflects our national values…