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Mayor Jones says 'St. Louis is a welcoming city' that will connect immigrants with resources
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones said the Office of New Americans will continue to help immigrants as immigration sweeps are rumored around...
Jan 28


Lux & Nyx, led by Lisa Hu among those six finalists named for $75K funding in Skandalaris Center's Global Impact Awards
Six finalists were chosen to compete for the 2025 Global Impact Award to be presented by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary...
Jan 28


Faith leaders rally against deportation plans as Missouri backs Trump policy
St. Louis religious groups mobilize support networks for immigrants as state authorities prepare to assist federal deportation...
Jan 16


Starting anew: WashU’s Empower program helps educated refugees tackle language, career hurdles
Before they were refugees in St. Louis, they were economists, accountants, pharmacists, engineers, intelligence analysts, nurses and...
Dec 6, 2024


New report ranks St. Louis as a 'destination' for international students
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - A local university is one of several receiving high marks for the number of international students it hosts....
Nov 25, 2024


Mayor Tishaura O. Jones: Whatever comes nationally, St. Louis will protect its people
Tuesday’s election results were a shock to our city, and a shock to my system. You may be feeling the same way. As mayor, I am proud to...
Nov 10, 2024


St. Louis is a multicultural city, with the fastest-growing foreign-born population in the nation
The American Dream is still firmly in reach here in St. Louis,” says Arrey Obenson, president and CEO of the International Institute of...
Nov 8, 2024


40 Under 40: Olivia Rulin Zhang
Olivia Rulin Zhang is an assurance senior manager at BDO USA P.C., one of the nation’s largest accounting services firms, where she...
Nov 7, 2024


WE NEED SOME INSPIRATION: A look back at an ask, lending a hand, creating a community project, being welcoming and learning, and learning the power of being an architect.
(from Medium) 8 years ago, a joyous dedication occurred. This story is still relevant in our current times of conflict and hatred,...
Nov 2, 2024


A St. Charles family hosts Diwali celebrations to connect Indian Americans with home
(from St. Louis Public Radio) On a breezy Saturday afternoon, about 100 people adorned in brightly printed silk sarees and kurtas while...
Oct 31, 2024


New project aims to keep international students in St. Louis longer
(from the St. Louis Business Journal) The St. Louis Mosaic Project, which aims to develop the regional economy through attracting...
Oct 24, 2024


Welcoming Growth: St. Louis Metro Records Country’s Highest Percentage Increase in Foreign-Born Population
(from Greater St. Louis Inc.) Metro adds more than 30,000 foreign-born residents from 2022-2023, according to newly released data from...
Oct 14, 2024


City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Praises Hispanic Population Increase in the St. Louis Region and Raises Hispanic Heritage Flag at City Hall
Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones was joined by Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez and Hispanic leaders in St. Louis to raise the Hispanic...
Oct 14, 2024


Betsy Cohen interviews St. Louisan and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, about the need for more global talent
Mosaic's Exec. Dir., Betsy Cohen, interviewed St. Louis native and co-founder and CEO of OpenAI , Sam Altman, for the 2024 World Trade...
Oct 7, 2024


With growth comes increased economic influence for Latino community in St Louis
(KMOX Radio-Total Information) Suzanne Sierra, Assistant Director St Louis Mosaic Project & Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano, an immigrant...
Oct 1, 2024


St. Louis area firms urged to create internships for international STEM students
(from STL Today.com) An internship program for foreign STEM students at St. Louis area universities is the latest initiative in an...
Sep 27, 2024


Growing Global event highlights global talent impact on regional economic growth
(from Fox2) The Clayton hotel ballroom had the look of a typical corporate conference Wednesday. But organizers say the unique subject...
Sep 25, 2024


WTC and Mosaic Project working to bring foreign-born talent to region
(KMOX Radio) Tim Nowak, Executive Director, World Trade Center St Louis and Betsy Cohen, the Executive Director of the St Louis Mosaic...
Sep 23, 2024


Mayor Jones Praises Hispanic Population Increase in the St. Louis Region and Raises Hispanic Heritage Flag at City Hall
Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones was joined by Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez and Hispanic leaders in St. Louis to raise the Hispanic...
Sep 17, 2024


St. Louis area sees record growth in immigrant population. Officials say efforts are working.
(from St. Louis Post-Dispatch) The region led the nation’s largest metro areas in growing its immigrant population last year with the...
Sep 17, 2024


BJC Healthcare Becomes Mosaic Project's 56th Ambassador Company/Organization
BJC Healthcare Becomes Mosaic Project's 56th Ambassador Company/Organization For Immediate Release BJC HealthCare Becomes 56th Mosaic...
Sep 17, 2024


US Census Bureau data: St. Louis region saw largest-ever Hispanic population increase last year
(from KSDK-Ch. 5) Saint Louis University demographer and sociology professor Ness Sandoval called it "historic," calling it the largest...
Sep 16, 2024


Welcoming Growth: St. Louis Metro Records Country’s Highest Percentage Increase in Foreign-Born Population
(from Greater St. Louis Inc.) Metro adds more than 30,000 foreign-born residents from 2022-2023, according to newly released data from...
Sep 16, 2024


Hispanic Heritage Month begins as new census data shows growing Hispanic population in St. Louis
From Fox2 Monday was a new day in St. Louis with a new meaning. “I think St. Louis is special to be honest,” Hispanic Festival organizer...
Sep 16, 2024
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