Campus Hate Enforcement: Ontario revised its directive under Bill 166 to add possible funding cuts for colleges that don’t meet requirements to tackle Jew-hatred and other bigotries, including complaint tracking and protections for religious gathering spaces. Campus Safety & Hate Incidents: Jewish groups condemned the destruction of mezuzot at Wilfrid Laurier University, calling for investigations and stronger safeguards for Jewish students and religious property. Student Life & Community: Binghamton University rolled out its “Forward Together” strategic plan, centering undergraduate research, career support, inclusivity, and local-to-global community engagement. Research Expansion: Gannon University will open new cancer research labs in the I-Hack building through a partnership with First Ascent Biomedical and Allegheny Health Network St. Vincent. Campus Operations & Labor: Oregon public university classified staff voted to strike if no fair contract is reached, with potential walkouts starting Sept. 28. Higher-Ed Growth: James Madison University’s Board of Visitors backed a push toward R1 status and approved plans alongside record first-year enrollment. Campus Infrastructure: Cleveland State marked the reopening of renovated Fenn Tower as a residence hall after an $18M safety-and-preservation overhaul. Tech & Learning: The University of Washington launched a new Master of Science in Robotics. Student Costs: Pune University raised campus canteen meal prices by ₹10, sparking student opposition. Mental Health & Tragedy: IIT Bombay reported a student death after an exam incident involving alleged phone use and ChatGPT, while protests erupted on campus.