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Who Really Says Yes to Global Learning? Debunking Our Assumptions
Dawn Wood shows how Kirkwood Community College makes international education accessible to all students, breaking assumptions and proving its broad impact.
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How One Campus Protects Global Opportunities in a Divided Climate
When higher education becomes a battleground for political and cultural debates, what’s at stake for international education? In this episode of Via Voices, Kathleen Fairfax, Vice Provost for International Affairs at Colorado State University, shares her perspective...
Old Tech Is Hurting International Ed—Here’s the Solution
International education has been playing a losing game with technology. Universities have to navigate ever-changing policies around compliance while managing the safety and education success of both study abroad and international students. Enter Via TRM, a complete...
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...
Announcing Via Academy: Your Ultimate Learning Hub for Mastering Via’s Products
We are excited to introduce Via Academy, our brand-new online learning platform designed to empower you and your team with the knowledge and skills to fully leverage all the features and functionalities of Via Global and Via Travel. Whether you're onboarding new team...
Revolutionizing International Student and Scholar Compliance: Introducing Via International by Via TRM
In the fast-paced world of International Education, balancing SEVIS compliance with exceptional support for students and scholars is no small feat. Understanding these challenges, Via TRM has introduced Via International—a solution tailored specifically for...
Securing Student Data in International Education: The Advantages of SOC 2 Type II Compliance
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, higher education institutions face the dual challenge of delivering top-tier education while safeguarding the security and privacy of student data. This responsibility extends to all students, including those involved in...
Via in the Field: Inside the OSAC Academic Sector Committee Meeting
One might think from the name that a meeting of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) Academic Sector Committee would showcase a rigid bureaucracy, particularly given its connection with the U.S. Department of State. But the community of OSAC members are...
How Automation Supercharges Participation and International Education Office Performance
Boost Enrollment and Efficiency with AutomationsIn the evolving landscape of international education, directors and administrators are navigating a complex array of challenges. Reduced staffing levels and tightened budgets are just the tip of the iceberg as...
Enhancing Traveler Safety in Education Abroad with Via Risk Alerts
Safeguarding Global Explorations: Via TRM's Risk Alerts for Education Abroad At Via, ensuring the safety of every traveler is at the heart of what we do, especially for those leading educational journeys abroad. As the world becomes more connected, it's more important...
Innovating the Future of International Education Together: Via In-Real-Life 2023
“With the right passion, anything is possible”Passion, possibility, and collaberations were the recurring themes from Via's 2023 In-Real-Life Meet-Up in Michigan. It was a gathering where a supportive group of talented and passionate individuals came together,...
Via Partners with StudentUniverse: Affordable Travel for Students Studying Abroad
Via, in partnership with StudentUniverse, is reducing barriers for students studying abroad with automated flight discounts.Via has teamed up with StudentUniverse, a prominent platform for booking student travel, to tackle this challenge and make the journey abroad...
Via’s ‘One-Stop Shop’ Helps Salve Regina Increase Study Abroad Participation
Via allows administrator more time for students, less time ‘shuffling paper’When it came to application and post-acceptance processes, Joe Meringolo says he had “a bit of a learning curve” when he took on the role as Assistant Director, Study Abroad at Salve Regina...