Medical Education Expansion: Thomas Jefferson University plans a four-year Sidney Kimmel Medical College campus in Allentown, adding 54,000+ sq. ft. of training space and using Jefferson Health–Lehigh Valley sites for clinical rotations. Campus Safety & Community Impact: A COA professor died after a medical emergency while swimming at Acadia National Park; investigators say it wasn’t a typical drowning. State Funding & Accountability: Penn State, Temple, and Pitt will split the first $10M of Pennsylvania’s performance-based higher-ed funding under the new budget. Student Aid Deadlines: Indian River State College’s Promise Program has a final-day application deadline for Treasure Coast grads to earn tuition-free first two years or an associate degree. Admissions & Eligibility Rules: The NCAA changed the women’s golf .500 postseason rule so conference tournaments can help, not hurt, teams’ chances. Workforce Training Grants: Fox Valley Technical College received nearly $981K in workforce advancement grants for employer-focused upskilling. Governance & Leadership: Averett University named Tatia Daniels Granger its next president, starting Aug. 1, 2026. Higher-Ed Policy & Quality: Bangladesh’s UGC chair says a private-university tax cut should be used to boost research and teaching quality. Sports & College Culture: Danny Ainge and Tubby Smith headline the 2026 Naismith Hall of Fame class; NCAA women’s golf rule change and Big 12 preseason rankings also drew attention.