Campus Safety: San Beda College Alabang in Muntinlupa was declared “safe and clear” after police investigated an unverified threat and suspended face-to-face classes, with regular activities set to resume Thursday. Student Rights & Free Speech: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged universities to give students full freedom to debate and challenge ideas. Campus Security Response: Cebu Technological University-Argao faced a bomb-related scare after a student’s comment triggered a rapid police response and investigation. Higher-Ed Governance: The University of Alabama System kept its faculty senate while adding post-tenure review and requiring program reviews every five years to comply with new state law. Internationalization Data: South Africa’s education department found only five of 14 public universities publish foreign-staff figures, with gaps in how international academics are reported. Admissions & Access: Oakland University joined Michigan’s MI College Match, a direct-admission pathway that lets students create profiles without a traditional application. Research Funding: A University of Maine Foundation names Sean Campbell as its new president and CEO, starting Oct. 19. Sports + Education: Purdue and the Indianapolis Colts launched the Colts STEAM Combine for K-12 students at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 1. Controversy in Academia: A Rutgers dean was arrested and charged over alleged “upskirt” recordings, renewing scrutiny of campus conduct and privacy.