International Education Advisory
Building Global Education Programs That Last
Institutional consulting and expert guidance from a founding director, dean, and national award-winning leader in international education.
About
Prof. David A. Adewuyi
Prof. David A. Adewuyi is a Ph.D.-trained international educator who founded and directed the Center for International Studies at Virginia Union University, later serving as Dean of the Syphax School of Education, Psychology & Interdisciplinary Studies. He is a National Selection Panelist for the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the recipient of the 2017 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. He holds a Ph.D. in English Education from the University of British Columbia.
- Founding Director, Center for International Studies, Virginia Union University
- Former Dean, Syphax School of Education, Psychology & IDS
- National Selection Panelist, Gilman International Scholarship Program, U.S. Dept. of State
- Recipient, 2017 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education
- Ph.D. English Education, University of British Columbia
- 15+ years active in NAFSA (Association of International Educators)
For Institutions
How We Help Institutions
Study Abroad Office Design
Building a study-abroad or international education office from the ground up.
Scholarship Pipeline Review
Evaluating and strengthening a university's Gilman, Fulbright, and Boren scholarship advising.
Curriculum Internationalization
Advising academic departments on integrating global perspectives into existing curricula.
Faculty & Staff Workshops
Training sessions on internationalizing the curriculum, drawn from direct experience at two universities.
For Individuals
Three Ways to Work With Me Right Away
You don't need a university budget to benefit from four decades of international education experience.
Essay & Personal Statement Review
Submit a scholarship essay, personal statement, or application draft and receive detailed written feedback directly from Prof. Adewuyi.
- $75–$125 standard
- +$40–$50 rush (48hr)
- 3–5 business days standard
Paid Advisory Sessions
Book a one-on-one conversation for scholarship strategy, graduate school direction, or general international education advice.
- 30 min · $75–$100
- 60 min · $150–$200
Speaking & Workshops
Available for conference keynotes, workshops, and professional development sessions on international education.
- —Building and Leading a Study Abroad Office From Scratch
- —Winning the Gilman Scholarship: An Insider's Perspective
- —Internationalizing the Curriculum Across Disciplines
- —Lessons from Four Decades in Global Education
- —Preparing HBCUs for Global Partnerships
How We Work
A Structured, Transparent Process
- 1
Assessment
Understanding your institution's current programs, goals, and constraints.
- 2
Program Design
Recommending a structure suited to your institution.
- 3
Implementation Support
Hands-on guidance as programs are built out.
- 4
Evaluation
Reviewing outcomes and refining the approach over time.
Our Approach
Guidance, Not Guarantees
International Education Advisory provides accurate, evidence-based advice grounded in official institutional and government sources. We do not promise outcomes that depend on decisions made by universities, scholarship bodies, or immigration authorities — our role is to help you and your institution make informed, well-prepared decisions.
Track Record
A History of Results
Prof. Adewuyi has previously advised on curriculum internationalization initiatives at Albany State University and Virginia Union University, and led VUU's Center for International Studies through a period of sustained program growth, including study-away and study-abroad programs across multiple continents.
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