Higher Ed Accountability: New Mexico Highlands University is facing a criminal investigation over alleged fraud and forgery tied to a men’s basketball coach contract and a falsified immigration form, with a special audit already underway. Tuition Shock: Malawi’s public universities are hit with backlash after announcing a 100% tuition hike that critics say will price out low-income students, with fees doubling for generic undergrads and higher medical insurance charges. Industry-University Pipeline: Samsung and SK hynix are reportedly in talks with Seoul National University to fund semiconductor “contract departments” at regional universities, linking degrees, research, and clean-room training. Admissions & Access: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi opened 2026–27 admissions using CUET UG scores and added new programs plus an AI-and-data-science math track. Campus Safety: A woman doctor in Kolkata alleges molestation near NRS Medical College hostel; police arrested four after CCTV review. Student Life & Community: Virginia Wesleyan officially rebranded as Batten University after an accreditor-approved acquisition plan. STEM & AI Expansion: Cloud Box Technologies is partnering with UAE universities to launch an AI Lab center of excellence. Scholarships: Pakistan’s HEC announced PhD scholarships for U.S. top-100 QS universities under the Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Program.