Campus Legal Fight: A federal judge dismissed former Elon University accounting professor Ray Knight’s wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation lawsuit, saying he didn’t exhaust required administrative steps. Student Milestones: Kansas State University awarded more than 3,000 degrees in spring 2026, with 730+ students earning graduation honors. Campus Safety & Accountability: A University of Louisville worker, Dennis Thomas, is accused of threatening sexual violence against a dorm resident, while the school says personnel matters stay confidential—sparking calls for action. Higher-Ed Rankings: Chinese University of Hong Kong entered the QS/major global top tier, hitting the global top 20 for the first time. AI in Education: Karnataka’s CM D.K. Shivakumar announced India’s first government-driven AI university plus an AI hub for startups and research. Admissions Watch: Mumbai University extended its 2026 UG/PG registration deadline to July 15. Learning for Careers: LinkedIn Learning partnered with Mohan Babu University to give students and alumni access to 22,000+ AI and career courses. Sports & Campus Life: Texas A&M University–Texarkana accepted into NCAA Division II, moving up from NAIA. Campus Mental Health: A conference at Long Island University focused on sibling sexual trauma and abuse, aiming to break long-held silence.