REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

Apr 14 2025EDUCATION

The Journey of Burmese Students in Indiana

The United States is a major destination for refugees seeking a new life. Among them, Indiana is home to the third-largest community of Burmese refugees. Many of these families have college-age children. They want to help their kids thrive in this new environment. A study looked into how these students adapt and the help they receive from others. The study used a th...

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Sep 17 2024RELIGION

The Faithful and the Welcoming: Unpacking the Heart of Midwestern Lutheranism

In the heart of America's Midwest, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has been a beacon of warmth, inclusivity, and community for generations. When Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran raised Catholic, brought his progressive legislative record onto the Democratic ticket, the nation took notice of the church's unwavering commitment to social justice and equal...

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