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Âé¶¹APP News and Media

Here you will find Âé¶¹APP press releases and news articles about international education and cultural exchange. If you have media requests, questions about Âé¶¹APP or international education and cultural exchange in general, or wish to schedule an interview with Âé¶¹APP Executives, Participants or Alumni, please contact Ana Wright at aifsmedia@aifs.com.


Founded in 1964, the Âé¶¹APP (Âé¶¹APP) is one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. With global offices in 6 countries, we organize cultural exchange programs for more than 50,000 participants each year. Our programs include , , , , and . Since 1964, more than 1.8 million individuals have participated in Âé¶¹APP programs worldwide.

Press Releases

5/2025 - Press Release - Academic Year in America (AYA)
Kentucky Family Named National Host Family of the Year for Fostering Global Connection

5/2025 - Press Release - Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Announces Official Partnership with Global Charity World Central Kitchen

5/2025 - Press Release - Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Chairman William L. Gertz Celebrates his 40th Anniversary with Âé¶¹APP

2/2024 - Press Release - Âé¶¹APP
Industry Leader Launches Âé¶¹APP Professional Pathways, J-1 Intern and Trainee Visa Program

1/2024 - Press Release - Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Marks 60 Years as a Pioneer in Cultural Exchange and Educational Travel

8/2023 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Chairman Reflects on 50 Years of Traveling and Cultural Exchange

8/2019 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Acquires IEC

5/2019 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Chairman Receives IIE Centennial Medal

2/2018 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Names New Chairman

5/2014 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP President and CEO Receives Honorary Doctorate

4/2014 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Celebrates 50 Years as Leading Cultural Exchange and Educational Travel Organization

3/2014 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Âé¶¹APP Joins 'Generation Study Abroad'

2/2014 - Press Release - Âé¶¹APP and Camp America
Camp America Releases Program Impact Assessment

4/2013 – Press Release – Âé¶¹APP
Chairman of Âé¶¹APP Releases Autobiography

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News Articles

6/2025 – PIE NEWS

8/2018 – Announcement – Âé¶¹APP
US-UK Fulbright Commission Introduces Sir Cyril Taylor Memorial Award for Social Entrepreneurship

9/2015 – Connecticut Post
Âé¶¹APP Named one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces in 2015


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