College Sports Reform: In a Senate Commerce hearing, Sen. Maria Cantwell and Sen. Ted Cruz’s “Protect College Sports Act” drew sharp reactions as NCAA president Charlie Baker said the bill is a step forward but needs “essential” revisions, while Nick Saban argued NIL and the transfer portal have pushed college football toward a pay-for-play arms race. Enrollment Trends: The National Student Clearinghouse reports spring enrollment rose 1% overall, with undergraduate up 1.3% but graduate flat and international master’s under pressure. University Workforce Cuts: Portland State faculty rallied against proposed layoffs tied to a $35M deficit, warning reduced staffing could shrink course offerings and student support. Workforce Training Partnerships: Amazon selected Bossier Parish Community College for its Career Choice program, funding an Industrial Technician certificate for employees. Student Safety in Focus: Auburn student Weston Higginbotham remains missing in Kyoto, Japan, as police and family continue a search. Campus/Community Updates: UChicago will give students free Claude enterprise access starting September, and Provo begins University Avenue interchange work Thursday with lane closures and delays. Student Innovation: Carnegie Mellon Qatar’s Lifeline Hackathon drew 284 students from 19 universities and high schools to build offline tech for health and sustainability in crisis areas.