Campus Safety & Violence: Notre Dame University in Cotabato City condemned the killing of part-time faculty member Evangeline Pantorilla Abdullah, shot near a highway in Maguindanao del Norte, as police investigate the motive. Student Mental Health: An IIIT Hyderabad student, identified as Anirudh, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a campus building; authorities are probing what led up to the death. Weather Disruptions: University of Mumbai postponed exams in Palghar after a heavy-rainfall alert and a district holiday order. Campus Life & Learning: Bellevue University expanded native-plant landscaping tied to sustainability and student lab projects, including genome sequencing work. Controversial Curriculum & History: Melbourne University bought the 500-year-old “Hammer of Witches,” despite researchers calling it grossly offensive and linked to historical witch-hunting violence. Higher-Ed Policy: Ethiopia’s education ministry set new requirements for public universities to qualify for autonomy, including governance, digitized classrooms, and audit results. University Finances: Moi University reassured students after months of financial turmoil, while University of Maiduguri said June salaries were delayed due to missing federal cash backing. Admissions & Access: Common App reported 9.4 million applications for 2025-26, up sharply from 2021-22, with more underrepresented and first-generation applicants. Tech in Education: A Nigerian edtech firm launched an AI academic platform integrated with WhatsApp to help students close learning gaps. International Campus Exchange: China-U.S. youth programs continue to grow, with more students visiting Chinese campuses and building ties through exchanges.