Campus Safety: Virginia State University remains in the spotlight after a shooting outside residence halls left five students and others wounded; police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris, saying he was found hiding in a dorm closet and is facing felony charges. Mental Health & Accountability: Cambridge University defended its mental health support for sociology professor Jason Arday after he resigned amid plagiarism allegations; Arday was later found dead, triggering renewed calls for reflection on how universities handle high-pressure scrutiny. University Operations: Chicago Theological Seminary will leave a University-owned building next month and move fully online, ending a long-term lease arrangement. Higher Ed Expansion: Ghana advanced plans for a University of Science and Technology in Damongo, with government funding committed to kick off the project. Student Life & Health: UK health officials urged students moving into halls to get meningitis B jabs early, warning about spread through close contact. Global Rankings: Two Hong Kong universities—HKU and CityU—secured spots in ShanghaiRanking’s top 100. Tech & Research: Indonesia launched a university-based AI center at UGM with NVIDIA and Indosat, aiming to grow applied AI research and talent. Teaching & Policy: A report on school start procedures said teaching staff will report a week before students, with classes set to begin Aug. 23. Campus Community: Ghana’s Campus Ministry launched “Elevation 2.0,” targeting about 5,000 participants for mentorship and spiritual growth.