https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/Recent posts from News & Mediaen-usSat, 09 May 2026 18:56:04 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.telemundo49.com/video/noticias/local/sin-importar-si-son-ciudadanos-o-no-migrantes-viven-con-miedo-segun-estudio-de-usf/2376914/IWRC Director, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda was interviewed by Telemundo about the Center's recently published report on how immigration laws are paralyzing the lives of documented and undocumented individuals. The findings highlight the dire conditions in detention centers and the negative health consequences that both immigrants and US citizens are facing due to widespread fear and uncertainty.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 10:25:14 Whether US Citizens or not, immigrants live with fear according to USF studyIWRC Director, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda was interviewed by Telemundo about the Center's recently published report on how immigration laws are paralyzing the lives of documented and undocumented individuals. The findings highlight the dire conditions in detention centers and the negative health consequences that both immigrants and US citizens are facing due to widespread fear and uncertainty.Immigrant is being detained by ICE agents in Floridahttps://www.telemundo49.com/video/noticias/local/sin-importar-si-son-ciudadanos-o-no-migrantes-viven-con-miedo-segun-estudio-de-usf/2376914/Publications & Productshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2025/12/12/florida-immigration-desatis-trump-usf/Tampa Bay Times featured Im/migrant Well-being Research Center's new report. The article talks about the changes reshaping immigrant families’ livelihoods and health care — even for U.S. citizens.External ArticleFri, 12 Dec 2025 18:04:24 Florida’s new immigration policies are upending lives, USF study findsTampa Bay Times featured Im/migrant Well-being Research Center's new report. The article talks about the changes reshaping immigrant families’ livelihoods and health care — even for U.S. citizens.According to a new University of South Florida study, the impact of Florida's tougher immigration policies extends beyond those who lack legal status. Across all groups, they shared a climate of fear, distrust, and constant vigilance. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]https://www.tampabay.com/news/2025/12/12/florida-immigration-desatis-trump-usf/Publications & Productshttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/12/11/immigration-policies-impact-reportBay News 9 covers new Im/migrant Well-being Research Center report: "Behind Immigration Policies."External ArticleThu, 11 Dec 2025 17:59:09 'Behind Im­mi­gration Policies' report dives into realities facing immigrant parentsBay News 9 covers new Im/migrant Well-being Research Center report: "Behind Immigration Policies."Lizette as she paints to help destress from increased immigration enforcement (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/12/11/immigration-policies-impact-reportPublications & Productshttps://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2025-12-08/report-sheds-light-lives-florida-immigrants-trump-second-termWUSF covers the new report released by the Im/migrant Well-being Research Center. It shows how federal and state policies have pushed immigrants and their family members into a state of social isolation.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 13:07:55 Report sheds light on the lives of Florida immigrants under Trump's second termWUSF covers the new report released by the Im/migrant Well-being Research Center. It shows how federal and state policies have pushed immigrants and their family members into a state of social isolation.A mother of four looks out the window from her apartment, Aug. 24, 2023, in Homestead. The Honduran native worked as a house painter shortly after arriving in the U.S. in 2021.https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2025-12-08/report-sheds-light-lives-florida-immigrants-trump-second-termPublications & Productshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/2025/new-report-on-intensified-enforcement.aspxThe Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center has released a new qualitative report based on 53 in-depth interviews documenting how intensified state and federal immigration enforcement is affecting immigrants and their U.S.-born children in Florida. The report highlights impacts on work, housing, family life, health, education, and community well-being. Multi-language one-pagers and a narrative toolkit are also available.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:33:22 IWRC Releases New Report on Immigrant Experiences with Intensified Enforcement in FloridaThe Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center has released a new qualitative report based on 53 in-depth interviews documenting how intensified state and federal immigration enforcement is affecting immigrants and their U.S.-born children in Florida. The report highlights impacts on work, housing, family life, health, education, and community well-being. Multi-language one-pagers and a narrative toolkit are also available.Detention with minorhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/2025/new-report-on-intensified-enforcement.aspxPublications & Productshttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/04/immigration-podcast-Bay News 9 features Dr. Elizabeth Aranda and IWRC podcast. As immigration policies continue to change under a new presidential administration, one educator is doing what she can to keep people in the know by hosting a podcast called "Im/migrant Lives."External ArticleThu, 04 Sep 2025 10:51:21 USF professor educates about immigration policies through 'Im/migrant Lives' podcastBay News 9 features Dr. Elizabeth Aranda and IWRC podcast. As immigration policies continue to change under a new presidential administration, one educator is doing what she can to keep people in the know by hosting a podcast called "Im/migrant Lives."Elizabeth Aranda in the podcast space studio. (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/04/immigration-podcast-Publications & Productshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/2025/2025-2026-chair-of-asa.aspxCenter Director Dr. Elizabeth Aranda has been elected Chair-Elect of the ASA International Migration Section for 2025–26, recognizing her leadership in public sociology and groundbreaking work on immigrant well-being.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:39:49 Center Director Elected 2025 - 2026 Chair of ASA International Migration SectionCenter Director Dr. Elizabeth Aranda has been elected Chair-Elect of the ASA International Migration Section for 2025–26, recognizing her leadership in public sociology and groundbreaking work on immigrant well-being.Center Director Dr. Elizabeth Aranda gives introductory remarks at the IWB 2025 conference in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 14, 2025.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/2025/2025-2026-chair-of-asa.aspxPublications & Productshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/2025/iwrc-2025-conference-reflection-blog.aspxExplore the highlights and key outcomes of the 2025 IWB Conference, co-hosted by the Immigrant Wellbeing Research Center and the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute. Discover how this gathering of scholars, policymakers, and community leaders spurred deep discussions on immigration policy, research, and the critical need for inclusive, evidence-based approaches to support immigrant well-being across generations.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:41:21 Reflecting on the IWB 2025 Conference: A Nexus for Policy and ResearchExplore the highlights and key outcomes of the 2025 IWB Conference, co-hosted by the Immigrant Wellbeing Research Center and the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute. Discover how this gathering of scholars, policymakers, and community leaders spurred deep discussions on immigration policy, research, and the critical need for inclusive, evidence-based approaches to support immigrant well-being across generations.Capturing the vibrant engagement and diverse perspectives at the 2025 IWB Conference.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/iwrc/news/2025/iwrc-2025-conference-reflection-blog.aspxPublications & Productshttps://theconversation.com/survey-shows-immigrants-in-florida-even-us-citizens-are-less-likely-to-seek-health-care-after-passage-of-anti-immigrant-laws-248952The Im/migrant Wellbeing Research Center has published a new article in The Conversation highlighting findings from its latest survey on the impact of Florida’s SB 1718 on immigrant healthcare access. The article highlights the public health consequences of restrictive immigration policies, which can lead to delayed treatment, undiagnosed conditions, and worsening health disparities.External ArticleFri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:49 Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant lawsThe Im/migrant Wellbeing Research Center has published a new article in The Conversation highlighting findings from its latest survey on the impact of Florida’s SB 1718 on immigrant healthcare access. The article highlights the public health consequences of restrictive immigration policies, which can lead to delayed treatment, undiagnosed conditions, and worsening health disparities.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://theconversation.com/survey-shows-immigrants-in-florida-even-us-citizens-are-less-likely-to-seek-health-care-after-passage-of-anti-immigrant-laws-248952Publications & Productshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2025/02/20/heres-what-immigration-crackdowns-mean-floridas-workforce/?trk_msg=RDD5JEVE47EKV1NO20PKSTUHMK%26trk_contact=KQVU2KJIIN5G4SIBCC2M5FV1T0%26trk_sid=FNORRC58IMLP7N24HFAJQGIIBK%26trk_link=VBUV4SSSRT24F8QGEJ0JK5FOO0%26utm_email=c1994b252086f8d4c52080d9680aaaf2135eebbcae37b20b9c908eb0ee59188e%26utm_source=DayStarter%26utm_medium=MG2_Newsletter%26utm_term=Workforce+shortages+across+industries+could+become+more+pronounced%26utm_campaign=What+immigration+crackdowns+mean+for+Florida%27s+workforceThe Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article. The article explores the economic and labor force consequences of Florida’s strict immigration policies and highlights findings from our research on SB 1718. The Center’s study documented increased job insecurity, financial strain, and healthcare access barriers among immigrants in Florida. These findings provide critical insight into how recent policy changes are affecting immigrant workers and their families.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:54 Here’s what immigration crackdowns mean for Florida’s workforceThe Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article. The article explores the economic and labor force consequences of Florida’s strict immigration policies and highlights findings from our research on SB 1718. The Center’s study documented increased job insecurity, financial strain, and healthcare access barriers among immigrants in Florida. These findings provide critical insight into how recent policy changes are affecting immigrant workers and their families.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2025/02/20/heres-what-immigration-crackdowns-mean-floridas-workforce/?trk_msg=RDD5JEVE47EKV1NO20PKSTUHMK%26trk_contact=KQVU2KJIIN5G4SIBCC2M5FV1T0%26trk_sid=FNORRC58IMLP7N24HFAJQGIIBK%26trk_link=VBUV4SSSRT24F8QGEJ0JK5FOO0%26utm_email=c1994b252086f8d4c52080d9680aaaf2135eebbcae37b20b9c908eb0ee59188e%26utm_source=DayStarter%26utm_medium=MG2_Newsletter%26utm_term=Workforce+shortages+across+industries+could+become+more+pronounced%26utm_campaign=What+immigration+crackdowns+mean+for+Florida%27s+workforcePublications & Productshttps://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/immigration-enforcement-patient-rights-state-policies/The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was recently featured in an article by KFF Health News. The article discusses how various states are responding to immigration policies affecting healthcare access and highlights findings from our recent report on the impact of Florida's immigration law on healthcare utilization. Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina was quoted in the article, emphasizing the concerning hesitation among noncitizens to seek medical care following the implementation of SB 1718.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 09:43:09 As States Diverge on Immigration, Hospitals Say They Won’t Turn Patients AwayThe Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was recently featured in an article by KFF Health News. The article discusses how various states are responding to immigration policies affecting healthcare access and highlights findings from our recent report on the impact of Florida's immigration law on healthcare utilization. Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina was quoted in the article, emphasizing the concerning hesitation among noncitizens to seek medical care following the implementation of SB 1718.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/immigration-enforcement-patient-rights-state-policies/Publications & Productshttps://www.newsweek.com/floridas-new-law-immigrants-may-foreshadow-whats-come-nationally-opinion-2018531Dr. Elizabeth Aranda and Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina co-authored a Newsweek opinion piece. The article discusses findings from the Center’s recent study on SB 1718, highlighting the law’s economic, psychological, and public health consequences. Their analysis highlights how such policies affect not only immigrants but also U.S. citizens and warns of potential national ramifications if similar measures are expanded.External ArticleWed, 22 Jan 2025 09:50:54 Florida's New Law on Immigrants May Foreshadow What's To Come NationallyDr. Elizabeth Aranda and Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina co-authored a Newsweek opinion piece. The article discusses findings from the Center’s recent study on SB 1718, highlighting the law’s economic, psychological, and public health consequences. Their analysis highlights how such policies affect not only immigrants but also U.S. citizens and warns of potential national ramifications if similar measures are expanded.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.newsweek.com/floridas-new-law-immigrants-may-foreshadow-whats-come-nationally-opinion-2018531Publications & Products