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Apr 6, 2021

Match Day reminds us that thousands of doctors are sidelined in our fight against COVID-19

Medical schools across the country recently announced who “matched” to residency and fellowship programs, a final step in becoming a…

Match Day reminds us that thousands of doctors are sidelined in our fight against COVID-19

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Mar 19, 2021

“Never Limit Your Dreams”: Thin’s Story

When I was a kid, I always wanted to help people. I grew up watching Jackie Chan’s movies, and I admired that he saved people with his…

“Never Limit Your Dreams”: Thin’s Story

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Jun 15, 2020

Building a Brighter Future: John’s Story

In Venezuela I was at the top of my field. I worked for one of the largest financial groups in the world, and taught at a top-ranked…

Building a Brighter Future: John’s Story

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Jan 27, 2020

Following Her Passion: Belinda’s Story

In her home country of Ghana, Belinda was known as a “Boss Chick” — an ambitious woman who had built a successful career as an architect…

Following Her Passion: Belinda’s Story

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Jan 14, 2020

“Here I Am…More!”: Dorcas’s Story

Back in my home country, in Western Africa, I earned a law degree and started a foundation providing legal aid, access to courts, and…

“Here I Am…More!”: Dorcas’s Story

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Dec 19, 2019

“Now My Family Has a Future”: Mehmet’s Story

My wife and I were living our dreams in Turkey, our home country. We had met by chance in a cafe and later married. We both had careers we…

“Now My Family Has a Future”: Mehmet’s Story

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Dec 18, 2019

A Pakistani asylee finds — and gives others — “The Courage to Say No”

The #MeToo movement has illustrated that the challenges women face. In her new book, The Courage to Say No, Dr. Mahmood shares her unique…

A Pakistani asylee finds — and gives others — “The Courage to Say No”

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Dec 10, 2019

A Life of Unlimited Potential” : Lulu’s Story

I remember so clearly my first day in the United States.

A Life of Unlimited Potential” : Lulu’s Story

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Dec 4, 2019

A Family Reunited: Sandra’s Story

I never expected to be a single parent. One of the biggest surprises of my life came when my husband, Luis, learned that he had been…

A Family Reunited: Sandra’s Story

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Jun 20, 2019

#WeAllGlo: Restoring Hope

Every two seconds, crisis and conflict uproot a life across the globe.

#WeAllGlo: Restoring Hope

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Upwardly Global is a national nonprofit organization that works to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees.

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