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  • IVLP visit to the U.S. had lasting impact on UK PM Thatcher

    Image Credit: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
    Her 1967 visit to the U.S. as a participant of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) had a lasting positive impact on how former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher saw and dealt with the U.S. and its people.

  • Sec. Kerry asks Fulbrighters to "make a difference"

    Image Credit: U.S. State Department
    Addressing a group of current Fulbrighters at the Fulbright Foreign Student Enrichment Seminar, and recalling his own experiences with the Vietnam Fulbright Program, Secretary of State John Kerry lauded the Fulbright Program and its important contribution to fostering friendship and goodwill.

  • "I'm a huge believer in exchange programs"

    Image Credit: Mary F. Calvert
    Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX, 12th) noted her staunch support of international exchange programs during a hearing of the House State-Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations Subcommittee, of which she is chair.

  • Larger proportion of U.S. students want to go abroad

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    American students are almost three times more interested in studying abroad than their British counterparts, the New York Times reported, citing a recent online poll conducted among over 10,000 students.

The Alliance Policy Monitor

Timely, authoritative reporting on exchange news and policy trends

Job vacancy: PTPI is hiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Lisa Heyn
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 15:00

People to People International (PTPI) is currently hiring a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Kansas City, MO headquarters.

The application deadline is June 21, 2013.

Learn more about the position and how to apply here.

Federal Register since 5/10/13
Sonja Sobota
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:29

 Below please find the listing of Federal Register announcements issued by the U.S. Departments of State, Education, and Homeland Security, and USAID since 5/10/13.

Department of State final rule increases EVP fees and charges
Lisa Heyn
Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:13

The Department of State released in today’s Federal Register a final rule that increases fees and charges for sponsor (re)designation, as well as the J-1 visa holder administrative fee.

According to the rule:

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German Au Pair Lea receiving her community service award

The Alliance Exchange Voice - Giving Voice to the Power of Exchange

German Au Pair wins community service awards

Lea Heitfeld, an au pair from Germany, was recently named the national first place winner of the first-ever Au Pair in America Community Service Award.

Lea was named the winner of the award for the state of California, where she cared for the children of a Danville, CA family. She is also one of fifteen state winners of the Community Service Award for her volunteer work during the 2012 calendar year, three of whom were declared national finalists with first, second and third place winners awarded.

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