AIFS News and Media

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


Founded in 1964, the 91ÇÑ×Ó For Foreign Study (AIFS) 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 AIFS 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 - AIFS
AIFS Announces Official Partnership with Global Charity World Central Kitchen

5/2025 - Press Release - AIFS
AIFS Chairman William L. Gertz Celebrates his 40th Anniversary with AIFS

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

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

8/2023 – Press Release – AIFS
AIFS Chairman Reflects on 50 Years of Traveling and Cultural Exchange

8/2019 – Press Release – AIFS
91ÇÑ×Ó For Foreign Study Acquires IEC

5/2019 – Press Release – AIFS
AIFS Chairman Receives IIE Centennial Medal

2/2018 – Press Release – AIFS
AIFS Names New Chairman

5/2014 – Press Release – AIFS
AIFS President and CEO Receives Honorary Doctorate

4/2014 – Press Release – AIFS
AIFS Celebrates 50 Years as Leading Cultural Exchange and Educational Travel Organization

3/2014 – Press Release – AIFS
AIFS Joins 'Generation Study Abroad'

2/2014 - Press Release - AIFS and Camp America
Camp America Releases Program Impact Assessment

4/2013 – Press Release – AIFS
Chairman of AIFS Releases Autobiography

For additional information and/or images for editorial use, please contact Mike Liberty at aifsmedia@aifs.com.

News Articles

6/2025 – PIE NEWS

8/2018 – Announcement – AIFS
US-UK Fulbright Commission Introduces Sir Cyril Taylor Memorial Award for Social Entrepreneurship

9/2015 – Connecticut Post
AIFS Named one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces in 2015


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