Leadership Change: United Methodist University in Liberia names Rev. Dr. David M. Togbah as its new president after a six-month search, aiming to build on recent academic gains and strengthen governance. AI in the Classroom: Santa Clara University’s “AI Kitchen” brings students and industry together weekly to experiment with AI tools and discuss real-world implications across fields. Policy Pressure on Universities: Australia’s new laws will require universities to show how they prevent and respond to antisemitism to keep access to government funding. Student Rights & Credit Transfers: Uganda’s NCHE is scrutinizing UCU after a court case over Samantha Mwesigye’s credit transfer—UCU sought guidance only after she finished her law degree. Campus Safety & Staffing: Ireland’s nurses and midwives plan a lunch-time protest at University Maternity Hospital Limerick over “unsafe” staffing tied to HSE pay-and-numbers cuts. Research Funding: University of Toledo lands NIH grants for diabetes/kidney disease and Alzheimer’s research. Admissions Watch: AP EAMCET 2026 results are live online, with counselling eligibility tied to normalized scores and state ranks. Digital Learning Expansion: Western Pacific University launches an AI-enabled digital knowledge hub and distributes learning tablets in Papua New Guinea.