University-Industry R&D Push: University of Kelaniya and Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board launched a first-of-its-kind electronics export initiative, pairing R&D, IP support, and AI marketing tools with new product development. Campus Leadership Change: Griffith University appointed former student Jessica Vanderlelie as vice-chancellor, a homegrown leadership move aimed at underrepresented students. Teaching 9/11 to New Generations: Multiple education pieces focus on how teachers and universities handle 9/11 history when students have little or no memory of it. Campus Safety Alerts: Ramapo College lifted a lockdown after reports of an armed person were deemed unfounded, while Utah Valley University marked one year since Charlie Kirk’s killing amid protests. Student Media Rights: The Cavalier Daily joined an amicus brief backing student-run magazines at the University of Alabama, arguing for First Amendment protections. Learning Support + AI Literacy: Ohio University Libraries rolled out a self-paced library tutorial on Canvas Commons, including responsible AI use. Local Education Funding: India’s UP government released ₹56.36 crore for teaching-learning materials in basic schools, with deadlines for classroom-ready resources. Health + Community: Loma Linda University Health and the Red Cross urged blood donations amid ongoing shortages, and Western Illinois University’s autism clinic won a $45,000 grant to expand telehealth support.