Two Cities. One Family.
66 Years of Friendship.
Connecting Medford, Oregon and Alba, Italy since 1960.
To cultivate international understanding and friendship through educational and cultural experiences, and the exchange of ideas between Alba and Medford.
1960
Medford and Alba became sister cities through Eisenhower's People to People program. Mayor John Snider and Mayor Osvaldo Cagnasso made the partnership official on February 19, 1960.
2026
In its 66th year, the non-profit continues to promote friendship and understanding through in-person exchanges, connections between schools, hosting visitors and delegates, and organizing local community events.
2023 Ambassadors
Creating memories in Alba
2026/27 Exchange Program
Applications Opening April 8, 2026
Italian students visit Medford in Fall 2026. Medford students travel to Alba in Spring 2027. Open to current sophomores and juniors from Medford-area high schools.
What Makes Alba, Italy Special?
Nestled in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, Alba is a city of incredible food, wine, history, and warmth.
Home of Nutella
Birthplace of Ferrero
World-Class Wines
Barolo & Barbaresco
White Truffle Capital
$4,000+/lb truffles
Ancient History
2,000 years of stories
Alba is known as "The City of 100 Towers"
What People Are Saying
"We have some families that are four generations of friendship."
Stacey Stover
Student Exchange Coordinator
"These lifelong friendships since the call has also become multi-generational."
Robin Snider
President, Medford Sister City Association
"Many lifelong relationships have been created through various exchanges. The bond between our two cities remains strong."
Randy Sparacino
Medford Mayor
Our Student Exchange: An Experience That Lasts a Lifetime
Students return from Alba transformed. More confident. More curious. More connected to the world. And with a second family in Italy.