College Admissions & Access: Cuba will open university admissions for majors and advanced technical programs on June 8, using only the academic index (no entrance exams this year) and running through multiple rounds, with thousands of seats also reserved for blended learning and distance education. Student Life & Safety: A 21-year-old Glasgow University student, Thomas Reynolds, died after a suspected fall from a bridge while trying to retrieve a dropped phone; tributes highlight his popularity. Campus Milestones: Lakehead University will hold 2026 convocation ceremonies in Thunder Bay and Orillia, honoring David Johnston with an honorary degree and Paul Weber as a Fellow, plus a Civitas Award for Luana Dawn Shirt. Grading Policy Debate: Harvard faculty approved a policy starting in 2027 that caps A grades at 20% in most courses, arguing grades should reflect effort and attendance. College Sports Money Watch: New federal data show big swings in women’s basketball spending—UAB ($2.17M) and UIC ($2.40M) far above state averages, while Utica ($174K) and CUNY Medgar Evers ($43.7K) lag. Athletics & Culture: ESPN’s College GameDay will visit Ohio State vs. Texas in Week 2 on Sept. 12. Higher Ed & Integrity: Chinese universities reiterated zero tolerance for academic misconduct after staff were punished for research irregularities.