Transfer Success: Ohio University and OHIO Online earned a spot on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, highlighting support for transfer students from admissions to degree completion. New Career Pathways: Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication is launching a Sports Photography for Communication undergraduate certificate this fall, blending photojournalism, sports comms, and marketing. Tech Talent Pipeline: Mahindra University opened India’s second HackerFab, a student-led open-source semiconductor fabrication facility aimed at hands-on tool design and research. A-Level Results & Access: A record number of UK students secured university places, but a north-south gap widened, with London far ahead on top grades. College Outcomes: Milton Keynes College Group reported 559 students with university offers and strong T Level and A-level results. Student Life & Support: South Florida State College kicked off the fall term with free coffee, snacks, and help finding classes—plus student support at move-in. Campus Governance Watch: South Africa’s University of Venda faces an independent assessor review after concerns about council decisions and litigation. Safety & Health: A nurse was found dead in a washroom at N.R.S. Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata; police ordered a probe. Funding Pressure: A new report says U.S. families spent $34,019 on higher education in 2025-26, up 10%, driven by more than tuition alone.