Faculty Hiring & Pay Equity: A House budget hearing flagged that over 20,000 faculty at Philippines state universities are stuck in “job order” and contract-of-service roles despite years of teaching, with lawmakers pointing to staffing gaps and pushing for solutions. Campus Safety & Health: University of Maryland Eastern Shore reported a rabid bat found in a science building after a student was bitten, urging precautions; Lincoln University moved 49 students out of a dorm after mold was found. Sexual Violence Prevention: Bangladesh’s UGC and UN Women partnered to strengthen campus systems to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence. AI in Teaching: MIT released guidance on how AI could reshape learning while warning about privacy and other risks; Harvard Business School also tested AI “cloned” professor avatars for practice pitches. Student Life & Operations: The University adjusted parking permits to expand commuter access; Gonzaga students are seeing renewed talk about vehicle break-ins. Policy & Oversight: North Dakota rescinded its TikTok ban for university devices, and an Arizona audit found gaps in higher-ed financial oversight. Campus Expansion: Grand Canyon University plans a College of Law and a College of Construction and Industrial Technologies. Higher-Ed Funding Crunch (UK): Scotland’s universities face a reported £200M funding gap and growing reliance on international student tuition.