Higher Ed Leadership: Pamela Swett has been appointed dean of the University of Rhode Island’s College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 26, as URI leans further into interdisciplinary education and research support. Public Health Training: URI’s College of Pharmacy will run immunization training for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in August, aiming to expand vaccine delivery capacity. Campus Life & Early Learning: URI Child Development Center director Jessica MacLeod received the International Association of Laboratory Schools Mary Jane Taylor Distinguished Service Award. Campus Infrastructure: Northwest Missouri State University is entering the final phase of a $105M modernization project, including HVAC upgrades and a shift from steam to hot water. Student Research: URI graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ingestive-behavior research at Nutrition 2026. Education Policy & Access: Qatar Foundation says new HBCU partnerships will create fresh student exchange pathways into Education City. Learning & Skills: Louisiana campuses are installing Ten Commandments posters in classrooms under a state law. STEM Outreach: AAUW-Walla Walla selected 10 local girls for Tech Trek STEM camp at Seattle Pacific University.