Summer of Action 2024: Midpoint Highlights and Reflections
By Andrea Bodine It’s hard to believe that August is nearly here, and with it, the last push for Summer of Action! As we enter the final month of this new initiative, I find it helpful to take stock of the work we have done so far to drive us forward in the coming...5 Reasons to Register for the 2024 Annual Conference
Register for the 2024 Alliance Annual Conference by September 16!
McCarry Leadership Award – Call for Nominations
As the international education and exchange field continues to evolve, championing emerging leaders in the field who reflect the rich diversity of the United States is essential for its continued advancement and success. With this in mind, we are thrilled to announce...Celebrate Exchange Day on August 5!
Celebrate Exchange Day on Monday, August 5! Learn more at: https://exchangeday2024.weebly.com/
Advocacy Update: Amendments threatening exchanges defeated
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, lawmakers introduced three amendments to the FY25 House State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) funding bill that threatened to cut funding and programming for educational and cultural exchanges (ECE). One amendment was withdrawn and two were voted down.