Alliance Commentary | Alliance for International Exchange

Alliance congratulates Senator Rubio on Secretary of State nomination

by Alliance Staff | Dec 12, 2024 | 47 Presidential Administration, Alliance Commentary

The Alliance extends its congratulations to Senator Marco Rubio on his Secretary of State nomination. Since his election to the Senate in 2011, Senator Rubio has been a supporter of international exchange programs, particularly through his membership on the Senate State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee.

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

by Alliance Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | 47 Presidential Administration, Alliance Commentary, Featured Post

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...

Moving forward as a community

by Mark Overmann | Nov 6, 2024 | Alliance Commentary

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

by Alliance Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Alliance Commentary

On Monday, September 23, the Alliance is excited to launch a messaging platform that aims to tell the story of the transformative power of international exchange in advancing America’s economic and national security interests. An investment in international...

House Bill Introduced Supporting the Au Pair Program

by Alliance Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Alliance Commentary

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives regarding the modernization of the federal Au Pair Program. Sponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R, PA-14), the Modernizing the Au Pair Program Act. H.R. 9677 (the MAP Act)...