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AIEA’s New Playbook: Practical Strategies for a Tech-Ready Future
AIEA President Paulo Zagalo-Melo shares how technology and strategic leadership will shape the next era of international education.
Recent posts
Who Really Says Yes to Global Learning? Debunking Our Assumptions
Who says opportunity isn’t for everyone? Too often, colleges assume some students just won’t engage with global education. Dawn Wood, Dean of Global Learning at Kirkwood Community College, is here to challenge that thinking. Her research and leadership show that,...
The Untapped Power of Global Education in Community Colleges
Maintain Your “Why”: How Dr. Fabiola Riobe Keeps True on Her Dedication to Higher Ed When you think of study abroad or international students, community colleges might not be the first to come to mind. But Dr. Fabiola Riobe, Vice President for Educational Innovation...
Double your Impact without Doubling your Workload
Doubling International Students: How VCU Plans to Expand Global Education with Jill Blondin What does it look like to aim big—really big—in international education? For Jill Blondin, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University, it means...
International Education Needs a Better Story
Emily Merson shares why global education needs a new story—one that puts advocacy, access, and career readiness at the center.
What happens when culture shock turns into campus leadership?
From Shanghai to Tulsa, Vivian Wang shares how culture shock shaped her leadership—and how data, connection, and mission keep student success at the center.
How One Campus Protects Global Opportunities in a Divided Climate
Kathleen Fairfax shares how Colorado State keeps study abroad accessible amid political shifts—leveraging tech, aid, and global partnerships.
Old Tech Is Hurting International Ed—Here’s the Solution
Girish Ballolla of Gen Next Education explores how AI and tech are transforming global learning and future-ready education in this Via Voices episode.
How This University Achieves 94% Study Abroad Participation
Girish Ballolla of Gen Next Education explores how AI and tech are transforming global learning and future-ready education in this Via Voices episode.
Where Will the Next Wave of EdTech Take Us?
Girish Ballolla of Gen Next Education explores how AI and tech are transforming global learning and future-ready education in this Via Voices episode.
Emails Keep Coming. Policies Keep Changing. What Now for ISSS?
ISSS professionals walk a tightrope: keeping their institutions compliant while caring deeply for the students and scholars.
200 Connections in 3 Days! Our NAFSA 2025 Retrospective
The Via team is back from NAFSA 2025 in San Diego, and we’re still riding high from an amazing week of connection, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you joined us for our Good Vibes Happy Hour, stopped by our buzzing booth, or caught a glimpse of the local high...
Lawyers Without Law Degrees: A Day in the Life of ISSS Professionals
ISSS professionals walk a tightrope: keeping their institutions compliant while caring deeply for the students and scholars.