The Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) is an innovative multidisciplinary center that studies the social, economic, environmental, and political dimensions of international migration. 

The Latest From ISIM
  • Welcoming Refugees in Pittsburgh
    November 13, 2018
    ISIM Georgetown Affiliate Anne Richard writes for the Berkley Center's blog series on the responses of religious communities to the refugee crisis ahead of the ISIM-Berkley Center conference on migration.
  • Five Takeaways about Migration in the Trump Era
    November 12, 2018
    ISIM's Dr. Katharine Donato and Dr. Elizabeth Ferris wrote a blog post on key takeaways about the state of migration today ahead of our conference on migration.
  • New Blog: Caravans from El Salvador
    November 2, 2018
    ISIM Research Professor Dr. Elizabeth Ferris blogged for ISIM about her time in El Salvador, witnessing the origins of the migrant caravan and assessing the government's attempts to protect IDPs through legislation.
  • Dr. Donato Moderates Documentary Discussion
    October 30, 2018
    ISIM Director Dr. Katharine Donato moderated a discussion with SFS alumni Reilly Dowd and Wanjiku Ngare about their documentary, Dreams of Daraa, which addresses the Syrian refugee crisis.
  • Global Compact on Refugees: the Impact of Education
    October 24, 2018
    ISIM, the CCAS, the CSJ, and the African Studies Department hosted a discussion about the role of education in the Global Compact for Refugees with a presentation from Giulia McPherson of the Jesuit Refugee Services.
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