Episodes

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…

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...

In this episode of the EdUp International podcast, we introduce you to the hosts of the new exciting segments of the show: EdUp International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)—where today you'll meet the hosts of EdUp ISSS—and of EdUp International Enrollment Management (IEM) that will continue to be hosted by James Shafer. New EdUp-ISSS hosts Jennifer Kenyon (SUNY Geneseo) and Tricia Herritt (SUNY Buffalo State) share their journeys into international education and discuss the critical role ...

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 University’s Graduate School of Technology. Leanne shares her own bold move—studying abroad in the Philippines—and how that experience shaped her passion for helping international students succeed in the U.S. job market. Through career fairs, alumni mentoring, networking panels, an...

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. James is joined by Marissa Amos, Community Engagement Manager at International House Philadelphia (IHP), a long-standing hub for cultural exchange and global connection. This conversation dives into how IHP supports international students, scholars, and employers in building an...

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 ed experts: 🎓 Jennifer Kenyon – Assistant Director of International Admissions, SUNY Geneseo 🎓 Cynthia Yu – Assistant Director of International Admissions, University at Buffalo 🎓 Freddy Cicchetti – Director of International Admissions, Long Island University Together, they...

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 Shafer moderates a thoughtful discussion with three higher ed experts: 🎓 Jennifer Kenyon – Executive Director of Global Engagement, SUNY Geneseo 🎓 Cynthia Yu – Associate Director of International Admissions, University at Buffalo 🎓 Freddy Cicchetti – Director of Internationa...

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 line from lead to admit, Ben encourages institutions to think of their campus as city central and their website as the main subway station—a hub of engagement and discovery for each prospect’s journey. Ben shares real-world examples of institutions building long-term global b...

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 Affairs & Global Engagement at College of the Canyons, had to launch a campaign to educate key stakeholders in Taiwan and elsewhere—government officials, parents, and agencies—about the U.S. community college model. In this episode, Dr. Cheng-Levine shares how she became a recog...

🚀 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? In this episode, we bring you Part 2 of the Study New York webinar, featuring five international recruitment and marketing experts from leading institutions across the state. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to make the most of resources using tools like Open Doors Data from the...

**🎙️ 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 student recruitment and marketing specialists from five Study New York member universities as they share insights into building a strategic and effective international recruitment plan. This episode covers:✅ Understanding the difference between an international student recru...

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 and marketing. This episode dives deep into: Leveraging concepts like mean reversion and buying the dip to power data-driven strategies. Rethinking institutional long-term strategies with tools like Enrollment Charts’ country scores. Distinguishing long-term trend...