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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.
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How This University Achieves 94% Study Abroad Participation
What does it take for a university to become synonymous with global learning? To not only encourage study abroad, but to make it an expectation—woven into the fabric of every student’s experience? For nearly two decades, one institution has consistently led the nation...
Where Will the Next Wave of EdTech Take Us?
International education isn’t just made up of universities and administrators; business partners are an essential component of global outreach and the internationalization process. Gen Next Education is an international education company providing strategic expertise...
Emails Keep Coming. Policies Keep Changing. What Now for ISSS?
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) has never been just about paperwork or policies. It’s about people—navigating a system that is complex, high-stakes, and constantly shifting. In 2025, that work has never been more critical. Visa Processing Delays and...
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.
What If Global Learning (Intentionally) Started Outside the Classroom?
Roopa Rawjee shares how Illinois State University drives global student success and belonging beyond the classroom.
How NYU Achieves a 94% ISSS Retention Rate
NYU’s Sherif Barsoum shares how student-focused programming and tech help international students thrive, driving a 94% retention rate.
The Whole Journey, Not Just the Visa
In international education, a student’s story doesn’t end—or begin—with a visa stamp. Every record, every interaction, every update is part of a larger journey: from application, to enrollment, to OPT, to career pathways. Yet for too long, ISSS technology treated...
Beyond Borders, International Education Seeks a Human Connection with Babson’s Amir Reza
Discover how Babson’s Amir Reza champions global, human-centered entrepreneurship through international education and innovation.
We Asked ISSS Advisors What They Needed—Then We Built This
In international student and scholar services, the work is deeply personal—but the tools haven’t always been. For decades, ISSS offices have been expected to manage ever-changing regulations, expanding caseloads, and increasingly complex journeys with systems that...
New Enhanced Dashboards: See your data your way
Say Hello to Clarity and Goodbye to Data Overload Say goodbye to data overload and hello to clarity with Via's Enhanced Dashboards! Our cutting-edge solution transforms how you access, analyze, and act on key performance indicators. Gone are the days of juggling...
Join over 500+ educators boosting participation with Study Abroad Day 2025
Via is thrilled to continue our partnership with Study Abroad Day, celebrating the transformative power of international education. As global experiences continue to shape students' understanding of the world, we remain committed to supporting and promoting these...