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Immigration History Research Center

Transforming our understanding of immigration in the past and present.

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Immigrant Stories

Immigration Syllabus

Immigrants in COVID America

Immigrant Stories

Over 375 stories representing more than 50 different communities are now part of the Immigrant Stories Collection.

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Immigrant Story: Renita Sebastin

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Through the Lens: The Photography Narratives of MN Latinx Immigrants

Latinx art collective Serpentina Arts invites you to an upcoming photography showcase, which asserts their enduring presence in Minnesota’s cultural landscape.

Dr. Katharine Gerbner provides opening remarks at the March 2024 College in the Schools event. (Photo/Carl Stover)

Minnesota high school students bring history to life through the U of M’s College in the Schools program

“History isn’t just about facts—at the college level, it’s about understanding how [historical narratives] are made,” says Katharine Gerbner, associate professor of history…

IHRC Fellowship Applications Due March 29, 2024

The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) graduate student fellowship program supports students working on a broad range of international migration- and US immigration…

UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Residencies for 2023-24 Announced

The fifth year of residencies have been selected for The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, part of the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts.

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IHRC & IHRCA Resources on Ukrainian Refugees

The IHRC and IHRCA have teamed up to share some helpful resources related to the ongoing Ukrainian refugee situation.