Higher Ed Policy: Senators unveiled the “Merit Act” to ban legacy and donor/alumni preferences in college admissions, aiming to restore slots for high-achieving applicants. College Admissions & Access: Greece approved seven foreign universities to open branch campuses starting 2026–27, including Georgetown and Iowa State, after years of protests over public-degree value. Adult Learners: Simpson University launched an “Aspire Scholarship” capping tuition at $15,000 for eligible students in its online degree-completion program for adults. Student Success & Re-entry: Inside Higher Ed highlighted why adults stop out and what colleges must change to make re-enrollment less painful. Campus Life & Safety: Enugu State University of Science and Technology imposed a N500,000 penalty on reckless driving after final exams. Academic Integrity: A central university in India withheld results after an AI-cheating pattern (“click the link…”) was found on exam answer sheets. University-Industry Skills: Zimbabwe’s VP Chiwenga urged universities and mining firms to tighten ties so curricula keep up with AI and new exploration tech. Campus Expansion: College of Charleston is razing the former College Lodge and pushing a new business school plus hospitality hub. Research & Health: USCA’s Summer Scholars showed lab work on HIV gene therapy, while a Chinese medical university launched an investigation after a gene-editing trial death.