Federal Research Funding: The National Science Foundation awarded $7.9M to create Vermont’s PFAS Environmental Research Network, with Landmark College students collecting water samples and helping track “forever chemicals” alongside Bennington, Middlebury, UVM, and state partners. Student Success & Transfer: Michigan’s MiLEAP released a statewide transfer landscape analysis and funded new research to improve transfer pathways and reduce barriers for students moving between community colleges and universities. Advising Leadership: Florence-Darlington Technical College named Summer Busher director of advising to expand a more personalized advising model tied to student goals. Housing Protections in Higher Ed: California passed AB 2766 to require priority housing registration for foster and homeless youth across UC, CSU, and community colleges. Campus Work Access: California also advanced AB 713 to broaden student eligibility for campus jobs regardless of federal work authorization status. College Sports Governance: A Louisiana judge cleared two former NFL players to return to college, escalating eligibility chaos as Congress weighs a national “Protect College Sports” framework. Local College Life: Gettysburg College hosted a fall activities fair to help students find clubs and connect fast. Safety & Crime: A Mercedes theft chase in Los Angeles ended with officers using a PIT maneuver and smashing a window to arrest the driver near University Park.