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Success Story: Associated Kyoto Program
“Via’s made my life so much easier,” says AKP’s Arlynne Criste When Arlynne Criste learned that their software provider was increasing the price, she knew it was time the Associated Kyoto Program (AKP) switched providers. “The product was more than what we actually...
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Success Story: Winthrop University
“Via cares and they care long term,” says Winthrop’s Dr. Leigh Poole The global experiences Dr. Leigh Poole and Taylor Evans had as undergraduate students led them to their careers in International Education. “It’s the reason I am in the job and the role that I am in...
Tips to Make the Switch to Via Seamless
Via will go above and beyond to ensure your transition is smooth sailing We get it. Switching software systems can feel overwhelming. But with Via, we go out of our way to make sure your transition is efficient, tailored to your needs and, well, painless! One key...
Success Story: Knox College
“In our old system, I had a cumbersome Swiss Army knife when all I use is the bottle opener. Via is the bottle opener,” says Knox’s Todd Heidt It was serendipity in the form of a perfectly timed email that brought Via together with Todd Heidt, director of the Eleanor...
Via TRM’s Products Address Client Needs
“Everybody deserves to have an efficient workday,” says Via’s CCO From the first moment Via TRM was launched, the company was borne out of client need and client request. “It was built collectively by and for international educators because every person who comes into...
Former Chef Brings Passion for Software Engineering to Via
“There’s a creative aspect to both disciplines,” says Alex Mathieu Alex Mathieu left the restaurant industry years ago but at Via TRM, the backend software engineer will always be known as “Chef.” Alex, who started at Via in November 2019, began working in restaurants...
Via Applauds DEI Efforts
Powering Global Experiences for ALL Students is Via’s Focus Every Day, Not Just During Black History Month Via is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion — in our workplace and in the work we do in the international education community. While DEI is top of mind...
Via Joins in International Study Abroad Day Celebration
Chef-turned-Via-software-engineer teaches Via team to make paella Via began celebrating International Study Abroad Day weeks ago by helping the founders of this important grassroots movement revamp their website. The website overhaul included adding in the ability for...
Global Learning Fest Connects the World
Study Abroad Association Event Runs February 28th through March 4th Via believes global experiences change the world. The Study Abroad Association is dedicated to increasing study abroad participation for students and faculty across the world. In April 2020, we knew...
Success Story: Randolph-Macon College
Search for “Simple Solution” Leads R-MC OIE to Via The Office of International Education (OIE) at Randolph-Macon College (R-MC) had two basic needs when it went looking for a new software solution in 2017 to replace the one they had been using for about five years....
Success Story: UMass Study Abroad
Evaluating Study Abroad Software Solutions Leads UMass to In Spring 2020, when the pandemic had all but halted sending students abroad, the University of Massachusetts Amherst International Programs Office (IPO) decided to dedicate staff resources into making their...
Via Celebrates Study Abroad Day by Transforming Organization’s Website
“I’m absolutely thrilled with the outcome,” says Via’s CEO When Via CEO Ann Oleson learned about Study Abroad Day, she knew Via needed to do all it could to support the celebration—and the organization. “It ties directly to our mission: that global experiences change...
State of EA Survey Confirms Pandemic Hit EA Community Hard
82% of Survey Respondents Report Budget Cuts Since March 2020 In previous annual market reports, Via TRM shared data from our Traveler Relationship Management software about mobility trends. But with only 21% of institutions surveyed able to send students abroad...