YFU Network Mourns Loss of Alum in Malaysian Airline Crash
A note from YFU USA President & CEO Michael Hill The entire YFU community mourns the tragic death of YFU alum Joep Lange a prominent AIDS researcher who studied abroad…
Read More UN Secretary-General Appoints YFU Trustee as Deputy Special Representative for United Nations
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS YFU TRUSTEE & FORMER AMBASSADOR AS DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR UNITED NATIONS Laurence D. Wohlers tapped to protect civilians and support transition processes in the Central African…
Read More Memorial to Celebrate Life
Family and friends will gather in St Cloud tomorrow to celebrate the life of Alexander Voigt, whose tragic loss has been felt across the entire global YFU community. Tomorrow’s memorial…
Read More YFU Mourns Loss of Student in Plane Crash
he entire YFU community mourns the tragic death of YFU exchange student Alexander Voigt, and our thoughts and prayers are with Alexander’s family and loved ones in Germany, and his…
Read More Hosting an Exchange Student Expands Your World
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Evan Ryan shares her perspective on the life-changing impact of exchange programs. “Over the past few weeks – as the school…
Read More YFU Alum Confirmed to Lead U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
YFU ALUM, SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL TO LEAD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES New U.S. Health Secretary a program alum of global intercultural exchange nonprofit organization, Youth For Understanding…
Read More Study Abroad in High School to Develop College Skills
Spending a summer overseas can help prepare students for the challenges and independence of college life. Read the full article which includes an interview with YFU Alum, Alyssa Pierce on…
Read More YFU & The Alliance For International Educational and Cultural Exchange Respond to Proposed Bill Changes
YFU & THE ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE RESPOND TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO BILL H.R. 3344 Proposed Bill Amendments Would Drastically Impact Education & Cultural Exchange Programs. Bethesda,…
Read More YFU Alum Nominated to Lead U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
YFU ALUM NOMINATED TO LEAD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Sylvia Matthews Burwell tapped as next U.S. Health Secretary Bethesda, MD (April 15, 2014) – Youth For Understanding…
Read More YFU USA Exchanges Once Again Recognized for Quality and Safety
YFU USA Exchanges Once Again Recognized for Quality and Safety YFU USA Receives Full Listing in Three CSIET Listing Categories Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is pleased to…
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