Honorary Degree Backlash: Students at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) are questioning the university’s decision to award an honorary Doctor of Laws to President Marcos, saying it could look like political endorsement and that they weren’t consulted. Campus Safety Review: Brown University’s external review of its December 2025 mass shooting says it’s “highly unlikely” the attack could have been prevented, while pointing to staffing and security gaps the school can strengthen. Construction Disruptions: CU-Bloomsburg is still mid-project across campus, including demolition work tied to a new utility building and ongoing arts center renovations, with road and pedestrian detours expected into fall 2027. Shared Governance Rules: The University of Alabama System moves faculty senates into “advisory-only” status under state law, reshaping how faculty can influence curriculum and academic decisions. Student Support Spaces: The University of Hawai‘i expands sensory-friendly rooms and pop-up tools to all 10 campuses to help students manage stress and refocus. Campus Dining Change: Chick-fil-A will close its University of New Mexico location after the 2026–27 academic year, with UNM Food and Aramark planning new dining options. Transfer Pathway: University of St. Francis and Kankakee Community College announce a guaranteed transfer agreement to streamline admission and advising for eligible students. AI in Curriculum: University of Wisconsin interim chancellor Eric Wilcots discusses how AI is being woven into the upcoming academic year, including responsibilities for students and faculty. Water Stress Meets Tech: Amazon changes course on water use for a Virginia data center campus after groundwater permit concerns, as regulators warn the aquifer can’t handle major new withdrawals. Workforce Training Boost: Lake-Sumter State College lands a $5.2M grant to expand CDL and lineworker training via a new workforce center in Eustis. Campus Security Alerts: Police investigate reports of shots fired near the University of Cincinnati campus; an all-clear was later issued.