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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...
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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...
Via Celebrates International Education Week 2022
From a Virtual Tour of Germany to Making Gnocchi, Via Observes IEW Like many of our colleagues in the International Education field, Via will be celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2022 with a wide range of events and activities from November 14-18. IEW...
College of Charleston Feels Part of the Via Team
“We feel like we’re part of a team,” says Director Melissa Ochal. Pre-pandemic, the Center for International Education at the College of Charleston was sending about a thousand students on global experiences while using a free software system. Five years ago, it...
Application Fees Eliminated at Concordia University Wisconsin with Via
Via’s Affordability Allows Concordia to Eliminate Application Fees Concordia University Wisconsin’s Maggie Leimkuehler had a demo with Via during the 2018 NAFSA Regional Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. “It definitely looked appealing,” recalls Maggie, now...
Success Story: SUNY Oneonta
“Via takes a lot off our plates so we can focus on other things.” By the time Denise Leinonen went to work at the Office of Global Education at SUNY Oneonta, the office had decided to move from a paper system to a software system. “We interviewed a bunch of colleagues...
Success Story: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University (CSB and SJU)
From Day One, Via offered CSB and SJU students a great user experience Nicole Clements was completely satisfied with the homegrown, institutionally managed software system her office was using for study abroad applications when she was tasked with finding a new system...
Success Story: Hamilton College
Via Brings Hamilton’s Global Learning Office Together Madeleine LaCotera has held a variety of positions in the Office of Global Learning at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. She started in 2010 as the study abroad administrator for the college’s India program and was...
Most In-Demand Study Abroad Programs 2023
Over the years, more students have got the opportunity to experience academic life abroad. Though the last two years with the pandemic limited study abroad opportunities, things are now returning to normal. And with the learning opportunities and growth benefits that...
Success Story: Averett University
“Via is a really good ally,” says Averett’s director of study abroad Since Averett University’s study abroad program switched to Via last spring, Catherine “Katy” Clark, Ph.D., feels less stressed. “It’s so much easier to process applications and keep track of them,”...
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...