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Alliance congratulates Senator Rubio on Secretary of State nomination

The Alliance extends its congratulations to Senator Marco Rubio on his Secretary of State nomination. Since his election to the Senate in...

A Proven Investment in America: Exchange Policy Priorities for the Incoming Trump Administration

The Alliance for International Exchange has released its international educational and cultural exchange policy priorities for the incoming Trump Administration. The Alliance recommends that the new Administration make international exchange programs a part of its policy priorities because of the transformative power of exchanges in advancing America’s economic and national security interests.   

Moving forward as a community

The country has cast its votes and, as I write this, I find myself focused on two things. We know the value of our programs, the value of engaging across cultures and borders. We know that exchanges bring resources to U.S. communities large and small; that they create and empower leaders in the U.S. and around the world; and that they break down stereotypes that lead to a more inclusive world. I know that the international exchange community will continue doing its important work every single day. 

New Alliance messaging campaign: Exchanges are U.S.’ economic and diplomatic engine

On Monday, September 23, the Alliance is excited to launch a messaging platform that aims to tell the story of the transformative power of...

House Bill Introduced Supporting the Au Pair Program

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives regarding the modernization of the federal Au...

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Impact Numbers

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U.S. employers put significant value on international experience when hiring

million hours of community service were completed by exchange participants and U.S. hosts

billion dollars were contributed to the U.S. economy by International students

thousand members of the J1 visa program community