The EdUp International Podcast

11/23/2025

New Episode! "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...

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 , Directo…

11/03/2025

New Episode! "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...

In this episode of EdUp International , host James Shafer heads to the City of Brotherly Love — Philadelphia — to explore how one organization is helping internatio…

10/22/2025

🎧 Season 3, Episode 4 is out now!
Study New York Webinar on International Credential Evaluation — Part 2
In this episode of The EdUp International Podcast, host James Shafer continues the discussion with:
🎓 Jennifer Kenyon – SUNY Geneseo
🎓 Cynthia Yu – University at Buffalo
🎓 Freddy Cicchetti – Long Island University
They take a deep dive into resources, training, and real-world issues that come with evaluating international academic records — and share insights every admissions professional can use.
💡 Topics covered:
✅ NAFSA’s Essentials & AACRAO International Series
✅ Using databases like AACRAO Edge, Scholaro, and NCAA’s guide
✅ Detecting fraud and verifying credentials
✅ When to require an external evaluation
✅ Handling backlogs and communicating with medical school committees
Whether your institution evaluates in-house or externally, you’ll find valuable takeaways to strengthen your process.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your shows:
👉 http://bit.ly/4nn4qif

In part 2 of this special Study New York edition of The EdUp International Podcast , we continue the discussion about international credential evaluation . Host Jam…

10/12/2025

🎙️ New Episode!
EdUp International Podcast — Season 3, Episode 3, Part 1
Featuring Study New York on International Credential Evaluation

Join our expert panel — Jennifer Kenyon (SUNY Geneseo), Cynthia Yu (University at Buffalo), and Freddy Cicchetti (Long Island University) — as they share their experience on one of the most complex topics in international admissions.

✅ Learn the pros and cons of internal vs external evaluations
✅ Understand how to maintain consistency in evaluating marks and credits
✅ Hear about AACRAO Edge and other valuable tools
✅ Take away practical guidance for building stronger and more consistent evaluation processes at your institution

🎧 Listen to the full episode now — and don’t miss Part 2 next week, concluding our special series with Study New York! https://www.podpage.com/edup-international/s3e3

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…

09/15/2025

New Episode! "Touchpoints, Tech & Thought Leadership: Ben Waxman on Building Global Brands"

Season 3 of the EdUp International Podcast continues with a fresh perspective from Ben Waxman of INTEAD!

Ben reimagines the international student journey—not as a straight line, but as a metro map, with your campus as city central and your website as the main subway station.

He shares how three institutions are building long-term global branding:
🔹Babson College with Babson Global
🔹University of Rhode Island, spotlighting its oceanography and marine science expertise in Korea
🔹University of North Texas, leveraging a local diaspora by recruiting through Vietnamese restaurants in the Dallas area
Ben also dives into digital marketing tools like Facebook ads, how to communicate effectively with leadership—advocating for international opportunities with data and strategy, a chat about future demand for tech graduates in fields like cybersecurity and data analytics–AI or no AI. He encourages staying the course in your branding efforts amid the policy chaos.

💬 Can you build the kind of engagement where prospects say:
"Hmmm, I hadn’t thought about you before. Maybe I’ll visit a few more of those touchpoints and get to know you better."

🎧 Listen now: http://bit.ly/4npiKXU

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 internationa…

09/08/2025

New Episode! "Changing Perceptions: Dr. Jia-Yi Cheng-Levine on Community Colleges & Global Student Mobility"

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...

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…

08/24/2025

🎙️🌍Season 3 of EdUp International is almost here!

We’re back on September 8th with fresh conversations and expert voices in global higher education.

🔹 Doing the hard work of international branding & name recognition
🔹 Demystifying international credential evaluations with three leading experts
🔹 …and much more!

👉 Mark your calendars: September 8th
Join us for thought-provoking episodes that spotlight the future of international education.