Florida, District 20

Florida, District 20

Patricia Serrano’s Son Just Graduated from Williams College, But She Couldn’t Attend the Ceremony

Patricia Serrano’s Son Just Graduated from Williams College, But She Couldn’t Attend the Ceremony

As an undocumented immigrant who came to southern California from Mexico 22 years ago, Patricia Serrano has achieved part of the American dream: She raised a son who recently graduated from prestigious Williams College in western Massachusetts. However, she could not fly cross-country to see him receive his diploma, because… Read More

This Peoria-Based Doctor and Medical Professor Sees Everyday How Immigrants Help Her Community Thrive

This Peoria-Based Doctor and Medical Professor Sees Everyday How Immigrants Help Her Community Thrive

Between 1971, when Dr. M. Miller joined the faculty of the newly opened University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois, and today, she has seen the city’s foreign-born population more than double. She attributes much of the area’s economic success to their contributions. On a personal… Read More

Clemson Football Star Mackensie Alexander is Son of Immigrants

Clemson Football Star Mackensie Alexander is Son of Immigrants

On NFL Draft Day many college football players are nervously awaiting the opportunity to play for the big league. Football fans will get a sense of what’s in store for their team this year and Fantasy Football enthusiasts will start scouting for the most promising picks of the season. In… Read More

Help Wanted: West Michigan employers grapple with shrinking labor pool, skills gap

Help Wanted: West Michigan employers grapple with shrinking labor pool, skills gap

Put a group of local executives together to talk about their hiring needs and it probably won’t be long before the phrases start to fly. “Talent gap.” “Skills gap.” “Talent drought.” While the words they use may vary, local employers are nearly universal in calling it a “problem” that could… Read More

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