College Affordability: A new Sallie Mae/Ipsos report finds families spent an average $34,019 on college in 2025-26—up 10% year over year—while price keeps pushing many families out of the running. Academic Integrity & AI: At LACCEI 2026, vendors and universities highlighted rising demand for AI detection and clearer, more transparent assessment approaches. Higher-Ed Policy Pressure: A commentary argues legislation is squeezing colleges through unfunded mandates, endowment taxes, and shifting funding. Admissions Results Timing (Malaysia): Malaysia’s UPUOnline® results for STPM/equivalent applicants are set for Aug. 14, with acceptance/rejection confirmations running Aug. 15–23. International AI Partnerships: Kuwait’s ambassador says university ties with South Korea should build AI-ready “national cadres,” while Hanwha is partnering with regional universities to train AI and aerospace talent. Campus Life & Support: High Point University named former NASA astronaut Eileen Collins for its 2027 commencement. Student Pathways: Utah State University is expanding robotics/automation education via a degree that can award up to 50 credits from technical college certificates. Cost of Living for Students: A separate report notes college costs for families rose about 10% from last year, reinforcing affordability concerns.