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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...
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How Via Contracts Helps Institutions Manage Global Partnerships with Ease
Managing partnerships in global education has become increasingly complex, with institutions juggling a myriad of agreements, exchange balances, and compliance requirements. Until now, many have relied on fragmented tools and manual processes that lack a holistic...
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...
Enhancing Study Abroad Experiences With Technology
In today's interconnected world, technology plays a pivotal role in various aspects of our lives, including education. With the advent of innovative digital tools and platforms, the field of education has witnessed significant transformations, particularly in the...
Via Helps Oglethorpe Bring Study Abroad to More Diverse Student Population
“Via ensures more students can see themselves in our programs,” director says.When she became the inaugural assistant dean and director of global education at Oglethorpe University in August 2018, Marisa Atencio, EdD, inherited six file drawers of papers and...