AI in the classroom: New students are arriving with AI tools that can draft and explain fast—but educators stress the real skill is learning how to think, not just how to prompt. AI policy pushback: Universities Australia is renewing pressure to scrap Australia’s costly “Job Ready Graduates” arts-degree scheme, arguing human judgment matters more than tech-only skills. Campus AI access tensions: UNSW and the University of Sydney both signed OpenAI deals for ChatGPT Edu, sparking debate over whether degrees are being devalued as AI becomes standard. Higher-ed and AI rankings: Korea’s education leaders say AI is reshaping university evaluation, but human judgment and real-world impact still have to lead. Student safety and rights: Mahmoud Khalil sued Columbia University, alleging years of anti-Palestinian harassment and the school failed to protect pro-Palestinian students. Global expansion: Kenya approved Kamagambo University as the country’s 90th university via interim authority. Infrastructure and recovery: Sri Lanka’s CDB funded an AI-enabled upgrade at the University of Peradeniya after Cyclone Ditwah disrupted student computing access. Health research: The University of Michigan launched a new ultrasound-based cancer treatment center using histotripsy. College life and access: Northern Kentucky University opened a tactile, interactive exhibit for blind and visually impaired visitors.