Episodes
Supporting Global Talent in Tech with Leanne McKeown
What does it take to connect international tech talent with U.S. employers? In this episode of EdUp International , James Shafer talks with Leanne McKeown , Director of Corporate Outreach & Career Development at Touro Univers...
International House Philadelphia: Building Global Community Locally
In this episode of EdUp International , host James Shafer heads to the City of Brotherly Love — Philadelphia — to explore how one organization is helping international students not just study in the U.S., but belong here. Jam...
International Credential Evaluation Roundtable with Study New York Pa…
In part 2 of this special Study New York edition of The EdUp International Podcast , we continue the discussion about international credential evaluation . Host James Shafer moderates a thoughtful discussion with three higher...
Inside International Credential Evaluations: Expert Insights from Stu…
In this special Study New York edition of The EdUp International Podcast , we dive into one of the most technical — and often misunderstood — areas of international admissions: international credential evaluation . Host James...
Touchpoints, Tech & Thought Leadership: Ben Waxman on Building Global…
In this episode of EdUp International , we continue last-week’s conversation with Ben Waxman, CEO of INTEAD, who introduces a powerful new metaphor for international student recruitment: the metro map. Instead of a straight l...
Changing Perceptions: Dr. Jia-Yi Cheng-Levine on Community Colleges &…
Community colleges are often misunderstood outside of the U.S.—frequently not recognized as a legitimate pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Before she could recruit in Taiwan, Dr. Jia-Yi Cheng-Levine , Dean of International Affa...
Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan, Study New York …
🚀 EdUp International Podcast – Season 2, Episode 8 Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan with Study New York (Part 2 of 2) How can universities craft a smart, sustainable international student recruitment plan?...
Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan, Study New York …
**🎙️ EdUp International Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7: Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan with Study New York (Part 1 of 2) ** In this episode of the EdUp International podcast, we hear from international st...
Enrollment Charts: The Moneyball of International Student Recruitment…
In Season 2, Episode 6 of the EdUp International podcast, Jay Ligon, Founder of Enrollment Charts, and Ted Conway, Chief Operations Officer, unveil their data-first, analytical approach to international student recruitment an...
A Deep Dive into International Enrollment Management with Clay Harmon…
In this episode of EdUp International , we’re joined by two powerhouses in international enrollment management: Clay Harmon , Executive Director of AIRC (The Association of International Enrollment Management), and George Kac...
More International Student Recruitment Insights from the Study New Yo…
🎙️ EdUp International is back with Part 2! 🚀 Join us for the conclusion of the Study New York Roundtable on International Student Recruitment , where the insights keep flowing! Your host, James Shafer , once again teams up wi...
Study New York International Student Recruitment Webinar, EdUp Intern…
🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of EdUp International! 🚀 We’re kicking things off with an incredible two-part Study New York Roundtable on International Student Recruitment ! Your host, James Shafer , is joined by a stellar panel led ...
Bridging Cultures with Marisa Silva and Deepesh Dhingra of One To Wor…
🚀 Season 2 of EdUp International is on fire! 🎙️ Join your host, James Shafer, for an inspiring Episode 2 featuring two extraordinary guests from One To World: Marisa Silva, Senior Director of Membership & Programs, and Deepes...
EdUp International Season 2, Episode 1: Canada, Cricket, & More with …
🚀 Season 2 of EdUp International is here! 🎙️ Join me, James Shafer , as I kick off the first episode of Season 2 with special guest Dhruv Mohan , Manager of International Recruitment at Western Continuing Studies of Western U...
Exploring International House: Diversity, Dialogue, and Community wit…
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer , joined by Shaun Carver , Executive Director at International House at UC Berkeley . Shaun has served in severa...
Navigating Banking and Finance: Helping International Students Thrive…
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 11 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer , joined by Sara Schmitt , COO and Cofounder at Adro . Sara is also a philanthropist, business advisor, and grad...
International Marketing, Social Media, Branding, and Authenticity wit…
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer . Your guest is Cassandra Wong . Cassandra is an international marketing consultant and former Head of Marketing...
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 int...
Boosting Enrollment with Alumni Stories, EdUp International Episide 8…
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! New! Our first video episode! Watch Episode 8 on Spotify on your phone (search "EdUp International"), or on our YouTube channel at https://w...
Introducing SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse! The Role of the PDSO…
🎙️ Ready to elevate your understanding of international student and scholar visa regulations? Welcome to Episode 7 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! In this episode, we bring back the dynamic Jesse ...
Health, Wellness, STEM, and Motorscooters in Study Abroad. Episode 6 …
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp with EdUp International Episode 6. YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Fullick , Director for Health, Safety, and Security at the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA), providing Future-Focused Study Abroad solutio...
AI-Powered Admissions: EdUp International Episode 5, with Jason Hall,…
In this podcast episode, Jason Hall shares his career journey from tech to higher ed, discussing both the challenges and joys along the way. He gives a shout-out to INTO Global, talks about the changing landscape for Pathways Providers post-COVID, and highlights the Globe Trotters United Facebook g…
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...
Episode 3: June Sadowski-Devarez part 1, President of International E…
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...