— History —

In 1946, Senator J. William Fulbright had a revolutionary vision to create a safer, more peaceful, and more prosperous world using the power of cultural diplomacy and international exchange.

— U.S. Exchange Programs —

The U.S. State Department has invested billions of dollars into 536 U.S. Exchange Programs that have positively transformed the lives of 2.2 million U.S. Exchange Alumni within 193+ countries.

— U.S. Exchange Alumni —

U.S. Exchange Programs are the wellspring of the U.S. Exchange Alumni Community, ensuring a constant flow of U.S. Exchange Alumni eager to enact positive change within 193+ countries.

— Alumni Community —

U.S. Exchange Alumni have established alumni associations and grassroots initiatives inspired by the common values and personal growth experienced while living, working, and studying abroad.

— Grassroots Initiatives —

The Global Exchange Network will complement these efforts by harnessing the energy and creativity of U.S. Exchange Alumni to create a safer, more peaceful, and more prosperous world.