Student Safety & Accountability: A civil lawsuit alleges a Cornell student was drugged and gang raped by seven fraternity members, and claims the university and Greek organizations failed to protect students. Higher Ed Governance: Alabama’s HB 580 limits faculty senates to advisory roles, aiming to curb their influence over curriculum and policy. Student Well-Being: A new piece highlights loneliness on campuses and urges students to build real, quality connections beyond technology. International Higher Education: Kazakhstan wants to revive ties with Malaysia, including student mobility and Malaysian branch campuses. Research & Innovation: Microsoft and the University of Maryland opened a new Quantum Research Center to train students and expand quantum tech work. College Access & Planning: EducationUSA ran a seminar at Bangladesh’s ULAB on US graduate study, scholarships, and applications. Campus Climate & Protests: In Punjab, students protested and blocked a highway over unverified rape claims tied to a private university. Data-Driven Improvement: Multiple universities shared how they use NSSE results to redesign student support, boost high-impact practices, and communicate findings to faculty and leadership. Funding & Stability: Kenya’s UASU issued a seven-day strike notice over unpaid funding and university insolvency concerns. Enrollment Pressure: Australia’s Adelaide University says a merger is missing international targets as migration rules squeeze revenue.