NAFSA Episodes
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Sept. 23, 2026
Jason Czyz, President of IIE: Open Doors, International Student Data & Trends, and the Future of Global Higher Education
In the Season 4 premiere of the EdUp International Podcast, host James Shafer welcomes back Ben Waxman, CEO of INTEAD, who takes the lead in a timely conversation with Jason Czyz, President and CEO of the Institute of International Education (IIE). Jason shares how a Rotary exchange year in France transformed his life and inspired a career dedicated to expanding global education opportunities. Together, Ben and Jason explore some of the most pressing topics in international higher education, including: Emerging student recruitment markets beyond China and India The growing appeal of U.S. community colleges to international students Why the United States still has significant capacity to welcome more international students International enrollment, diversification, and institutional strategy IIE's philanthropic programs, including the Emergency Student Fund, Scholar Rescue Fund, Odyssey Scholarship, and American Passport Project The role of Open Doors data and benchmarking…
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April 26, 2026
Unique Academic Programs in New York State with Study New York
EdUp International | Season 3, Episode 8: Study New York Special In this episode, recorded in collaboration with Study New York, we spotlight the incredible diversity of academic opportunities across New York State—and how they connect to real-world careers. Host James Shafer is joined by two outstanding guests: Kellie Fasano from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), who breaks down the unique value of CIA’s associate and bachelor’s degree programs—where culinary excellence meets busi...
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April 8, 2024
EdUp International Episode 9 with Ward Deutschman
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer. Your guest is Ward Deutschman. Ward is an expert in accreditation for higher education institutions and in international student regulations and in international student & scholar offices. We conclude the episode with our 2nd installment of SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse, where Jesse Ruhl of SEVIS Education and Consulting takes a deep dive into immigrant vs non-immigrant in...
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Dec. 10, 2023
EdUp International Episode 4: June Sadowski Devarez and Jesse Ruhl
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp EdUp International Episode 4, part 2 of a two-part episode. YOUR guest is June Sadowski-Devarez, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR guest host is Jesse Ruhl, of SEVIS Training & Consulting LLC. YOUR host is James Shafer, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at Touro University YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! In this episode: J...
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Dec. 3, 2023
Episode 3: June Sadowski-Devarez part 1, President of International Education Training Services, with Jesse Ruhl
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp Episode 3 is a two-part episode of EdUp International, YOUR guest is June Sadowski-Devarez, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR special guest host is Jesse Ruhl, of SEVIS Training & Consulting Ltd (https://seviseducation.com). YOUR host is James Shafer, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at Touro University YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education...
Guests: Jesse Ruhl , seviseducation.com
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Oct. 19, 2023
1. Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this inaugural episode of #EdUp International, YOUR guest is Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at George Mason University YOUR guest co-host is Benjamin Waxman, CEO of International Education Advantage (INTEAD). YOUR host is James Shafer, Director of International Student Recruitment & En...