Claire Balani, a master’s in Language and Literacy major at The City College of New York, is the recipient of a 2021–22 Career Development Grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The grant will enable Balani, a Jersey City, New Jersey, resident, to continue her work in refugee youth and adult education. That is her research focus towards fostering refugee integration through language learning. “Thanks to this grant from AAUW, I’m able to continue my journey toward helping others and making a real impact in my career,” said Balani. “Now I’ll be able to complete my
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