AGP Executive Report

College Access & Support: Coastland College student Sam, from the Wild Sharks Swim Club, is set to represent the club at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Birmingham after a fundraising push to cover travel and participation. Campus Tech & Industry Partnerships: Stony Brook University’s Ethos Lab is teaming with RevBits to build cybersecurity labs and curriculum using threat-simulation tools, supporting its cybersecurity research center role. Higher-Ed Expansion Abroad: India approved three foreign universities to open campuses—University of Bristol and University of York in Mumbai, and UNSW in Bengaluru—under NEP 2020 internationalization plans. Data Science Credentials: JK Lakshmipat University in Jaipur secured DASCA accreditation to strengthen its Data Science & AI education with more global-aligned faculty and research support. University Leadership: Texas Southern University named Dr. Rodney D. Smith Senior VP and Chief Administration Officer to drive non-academic performance under its Ascend 2030 plan. Trades Pipeline: South Devon College received DAB Pumps equipment to upgrade its plumbing training with industry-standard pressurization systems. Local College & Community: Lynchburg City Council approved a Liberty University dorm conversion and water/stormwater rate increases to fund infrastructure repairs. Student Success & Honors: Kansas State University reported 5,100 students earning spring 2026 semester honors.

College Sports Legal Storm: A Texas Tech player’s betting case is still rippling through college athletics after a court move that lets Brendan Sorsby keep playing, with critics warning it could further break the system. College World Series Spotlight: Omaha is set for the CWS, with previews and matchup coverage highlighting teams like Troy and Ole Miss as the tournament begins Friday. Student Success, But Uneven: Texas districts are reporting huge “not on college track” shares from 2024-25 STAAR results, including Rice CISD (90%), Brazosport ISD (83%), and multiple others in the same pattern. Higher Ed Policy & Recognition: Malaysia’s higher education ministry says it’s working to resolve recognition issues for four pharmacy students after a program name change to PharmD in Egypt. Arts & Archives Funding: Morgan State won a $235,000 Getty Foundation grant to preserve and digitize Black visual arts archives. Campus Life & Community: Pima Community College is hosting a Sonoran Theater Showcase, and Lake Land College is planning a Juneteenth celebration with campus events and a walk supporting student aid.

College Sports Legal Shock: A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction letting Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby play this fall despite an NCAA gambling ineligibility ruling, with the NCAA saying it will appeal and warning of “far-reaching” damage to sports integrity. Higher Ed Leadership Moves: Canada’s Collège Boréal promoted two longtime admins to new vice-president roles as other leaders retire. Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Brunei’s Universiti Brunei Darussalam relaunched its Start-Up Center and Entrepreneurship Village to help students and alumni turn ideas into businesses. Workforce Pipeline: A free South Africa boot camp for unemployed graduates will run June 19–26, offering a stipend and training aimed at closing the gap between degrees and jobs. Funding Pressure Forecast: Ireland’s higher-education demand projections warn enrollment growth could require an extra €200M+ a year, putting new strain on budgets. Student Outcomes & Value Debate: A UK report finds half of graduates earn less than the average wage five years after leaving university, reigniting pressure over degree value. Hands-On Learning Upgrades: Wrexham University opened a Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre to expand real-world training across disciplines.

Higher Ed Leadership: Oakland University named Bradley J. Swanson dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Honors & Recognition: Graeme Harper, dean of Oakland’s Donna and Walt Young Honors College, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Student Support for Veterans: Albany State University’s Yellow Ribbon Program agreement was approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for 2026–27. Workplace Culture in Nursing Education: Galen College of Nursing became the first nursing college to earn the ANCC Well-Being Excellence credential. Global Campus Life: Missouri State University is running International Conversation Circles for international students and the community, with summer and fall schedules. Learning Access & Fees: Qatar’s education ministry expanded fee exemptions for non-Qatari students in government schools to include new categories. Campus Innovation: Husson University is adding online wildlife and marine biology degrees plus new conservation-focused certificates. Athletics & Eligibility: A Texas court granted a temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play in the 2026 season. Notable Tragedy: Ateneo de Manila University confirmed two men’s basketball players died after a drowning incident during a team activity.

College Admissions & Testing: Karnataka’s 2nd PUC Exam 3 admit cards for 2026 are expected soon, with supplementary exams set for June 9–21—students are urged to double-check exam centre, subjects, and personal details before downloading hall tickets. Higher Ed Policy & Access: Florida is proposing a rule requiring public college applicants to prove U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status, a move immigrant advocates say could block undocumented students from higher education. DEI & Campus Climate: A Trump-era DEI crackdown is pushing universities to dismantle or rename diversity programs, with UC and UCLA facing federal pressure and policy shifts. Transfer Pathways: UCLA’s Associate Degree for Transfer Pilot Program will prioritize certain community college associate degree holders for admission starting this fall, aiming to expand opportunity for working and first-generation students. International Higher Education: Kenya’s universities are set to plug into EU-recognized degree pathways via a Kenya–Romania corridor, while Bahrain’s University of Bahrain and RCSI Medical University of Bahrain sign a strategic education and research partnership. Student Safety & Health: A COVID-19 outbreak at GuySuCo Training College in Guyana has led to quarantines and a temporary shutdown. Campus Life & Leadership: Hawaiʻi Community College Chancellor Susan Kazama announces retirement, with an interim leader to be named. Sports (College): WVU and Georgia both punch tickets to the College World Series after dominant super regional wins, while UNC advances via a walk-off thriller.

Gaokao Countdown (China): China’s 2026 gaokao opened June 7 with 12.9 million candidates testing June 7–10 across thousands of centers, underscoring how the exam feeds higher-education selection and national talent goals. Workforce Training Funding (Minnesota): Minnesota launched a Workforce Pell program expanding Pell eligibility for short-term, in-demand job training—especially in healthcare and trades—so colleges can apply to become certified campuses. UAE Higher-Ed Outcomes: The UAE is shifting university evaluation toward graduate outcomes and skills via an outcome-based framework, aiming to close the academia-to-job gap. College Readiness Red Flags (Texas): New analyses of STAAR results show extremely low “on track for college” rates at multiple districts’ only schools, including South Plains Academy Charter District (127 of 128 not on track) and others reporting 91%–98% not on track. Student Support (Oregon): Warm Springs Tribal members can apply for a 2026–27 higher education scholarship program by June 30, with FAFSA and additional scholarship applications required. College Sports (NCAA Baseball): West Virginia and Troy advanced to the College World Series, with WVU routing Cal Poly 17-1 and Troy sweeping Little Rock to reach Omaha for the first time.

Higher-Education Policy: Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education launched a public consultation and online survey to shape a National Higher Education Policy Framework, with an expert committee drafting recommendations and multiple stakeholder rounds already held. College Access & Support: Bay Area nonprofit 10,000 Degrees says it has helped more than 500 students graduate college over 45 years, with 92% first-generation students, offering scholarships, mentorship, and career prep. Admissions & Courts: India’s Delhi High Court ordered AIIMS Bhubaneswar to admit a medical candidate after procedural document issues blocked him, saying “systemic” administrative problems can’t override substantive justice. International Higher Ed: China added new university majors tied to strategic needs ahead of the gaokao, while Indonesia urged vocational universities to build industry-aligned skills and tech self-reliance. Campus Life & Safety: A ragging complaint at MGM Medical College in Jamshedpur triggered NMC review and campus inspections. Sports (College): Ole Miss swept Auburn to reach the College World Series; Troy also advanced after sweeping Little Rock, and West Virginia punched its ticket with a 17-1 win over Cal Poly.

College Sports Policy: Colorado is backing the Protect College Sports Act, with lawmakers pushing for a clearer path for college athletics in a fast-changing era. Higher Ed Access: City of Oxford College and University Centre will host an Adult Education Open Event June 18 for people returning to school, switching careers, or upgrading job skills. International Campuses: The University of Liverpool received India’s approval to open a Bengaluru campus, clearing the way for new operations. Student Safety: An Auburn University student missing in Japan was found dead near Kyoto, ending a weeklong search. Campus Life & Support: Cambrian College Indigenous students and staff donated to a local watershed effort, tying community service to World Environment Day themes. Career-Ready Training: Coe College’s aviation program won an FAA-authorized Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot pathway, potentially cutting flight training hours. Student Wellbeing & Skills: PennWest University’s art therapy counseling program earned continued national accreditation, extending its review through 2034. Accountability in Schools: Police in India registered a case after complaints of sexual remarks and threats involving a college correspondent and staff.

New Degree Pathways: Idaho State University’s College of Technology is rolling out three-year bachelor’s programs, including Law Enforcement Management and Leadership, Applied Business and Professional Sales, and Intelligent and Trustworthy Digital Systems—aimed at getting students into industry faster. Sustainable Skills Training: Stratford College officially opened its Heat Pump Training Centre, funded through the Local Skills Improvement Fund, to upskill heating engineers, plumbers, and electricians in low-carbon construction. Workforce Certificate in Wastewater: Hawaii Community College launched a one-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Specialist Certificate on Maui and Hawaii Island, teaching cesspool conversion and sustainable installation. Admissions Deadline Update: Delhi University extended CSAS PG registration for 2026-27 to June 9, with edits allowed June 10–11. Campus Safety: Waterloo police are investigating a voyeurism incident at the University of Waterloo and are seeking a suspect. Higher-Ed Policy Clash: The Iowa Supreme Court sided with the ACLU over a University of Iowa scholarship, blocking plans to redirect funds away from Black students in physical sciences. College Sports Lawmaking: Sen. Tommy Tuberville flagged concerns in the Protect College Sports Act, including eligibility and transfer exceptions. Global Higher-Ed Push: Vietnam approved plans to develop major Southeast regional universities, targeting top-tier status by 2035.

Campus Tech & Dining: Indiana University is testing and preparing to launch food delivery robots that cycle messages and faces during a campus run. Graduation & Recognition: Nobel University held its May 2026 Los Angeles graduation for 30+ business administration bachelor’s and master’s graduates, while American Management University and Nobel University plan a joint academic recognition ceremony in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2026. Leadership in Higher Ed: Spelman College named Dr. Ayanna Howard—an AI and robotics leader and former NASA engineer—as its 12th president, starting Aug. 1, 2026. Budget Watch: The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will review a proposed FY27 budget focused on student affordability and workforce investment. Teaching & Skills: National University in Bangladesh is training 12,000 college teachers in ICT as it pushes more tech-based, job-aligned curriculum. College Sports Policy: Iowa Gov. Reynolds vetoed rules that would have required parents to reimburse districts if high schoolers drop community college classes. Student Life & Safety: A hit-and-run on I-85 North in College Park killed one landscape worker and left another seriously injured. Athletics Spotlight: Iowa Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades will forgo her final college eligibility to pursue international and pro wrestling goals.

UK Higher Ed Compliance: The UK Home Office says universities could lose their license to recruit international students if visa refusals top 5% (down from 10%) or if enrollment and completion rates miss new higher targets (95% enrolled, 90% completed). Campus Safety: A landscape worker was killed and another critically injured in a fatal I-85 hit-and-run in College Park, Ga.; the driver has been taken into custody. Governance Probe in Australia: University of Wollongong chancellor Michael Still stepped aside as an anti-corruption investigation examines contract awards, conflicts of interest, and recruitment practices. College Sports Policy: A major push to reshape college athletics continues as lawmakers and conference leaders weigh the Protect College Sports Act. Student Life & Learning: Georgia State’s GSPN program is giving students hands-on TV production experience through live sports broadcasts. International Student Enrollment Pressure: A report flags a 17% drop in new international student enrollments, raising concerns about universities’ reliance on foreign tuition. Deaths & Investigations: Delhi University assistant professor Devosmita Paul was found dead in a locked apartment; police are investigating.

College Sports Policy: Trump called for bipartisan action to “save college sports” as a Protect College Sports push hits Capitol Hill, with lawmakers and major conferences weighing in. Higher Ed Funding & Innovation: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted innovation funding needs at Mercyhurst University’s new venture-focused Studio 26. Campus Safety: A man in his 50s was seriously injured in a crossbow attack at University of Surrey student housing; a former student was arrested. University Leadership: Algoma University named Dr. Kofi Campbell as its next president starting Sept. 1. Student Support & Affordability: Johor’s IMAJ program gave higher-ed students RM200 help, easing reliance on loans. Global Expansion: University of Liverpool received approval to open a Bengaluru campus, expanding UK-India higher education ties. Housing Crunch: University of Oregon plans to close at least one dorm as on-campus demand drops. Local Impact: Quincy, Mass. debates buying a shuttered Eastern Nazarene College campus, weighing land value against heavy city debt. Health & Jobs: Cooper University Health Care plans a $300M outpatient campus in Gloucester Township.

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.

Higher-Level Apprenticeships: South West College is leading Northern Ireland’s Higher Level Apprenticeships push, partnering with 285 businesses and representing 28% of participating employers, according to a new NISRA report. Community & Safety: Birmingham City Council is facing fresh scrutiny after a fire devastated the former Hunters Hill College site in Blackwell, with officials saying the disposal plan may need review. College Sports Reform: On Capitol Hill, Sen. Maria Cantwell and Sen. Ted Cruz backed the Protect College Sports Act, with Nick Saban and Notre Dame’s Pete Bevacqua arguing the current system is broken and calling for major changes to spending and revenue-sharing. Workforce Pathways: Nexford University launched a B.S. in AI for Business aimed at creating “AI translators” for companies, while Bisk and Tuition.io announced a partnership to connect employer education benefits to accredited university programs. Access & Equity: A letter highlights how childcare support rules can leave higher-education parents facing major repayment burdens. International Higher Ed: Tufts provost Caroline Genco was named UB’s first female president, and a World Bank analysis says college completion in the Philippines remains limited, with women outpacing men.

Higher Ed Value & Access: A new World Bank-based analysis says college completion still reaches only a limited share of people, with Filipino women outpacing men (about 20.15% vs. 15.94% by 2022), tied to labor-market expectations. Student Debt Backlash: A UK survey finds confidence in university value has fallen sharply, with more people saying degrees aren’t worth the time and money amid student-loan anger and weaker job prospects. College Sports Policy: The Big Ten and SEC say a bipartisan college sports bill leaves key issues unresolved, especially around how it would handle state laws. Athlete Pay & Transfer Pressure: A look at college baseball highlights how the transfer portal overlaps with the College World Series and the MLB Draft, creating a chaotic roster-building crunch. Campus Safety: In St. Paul, a school bus crashed into Hamline University’s Robbins Science Center; three children and the driver were taken to hospitals with minor injuries reported. International Students at Risk: US lawmakers warn a New Hampshire college could lose up to 2,000 international graduate students if DHS approval for a new doctoral program isn’t granted by July 1. Teaching Pipeline: Kenya’s KUCCPS faces scrutiny over delayed applications for teacher training colleges, with lawmakers warning it could lock out future teachers. Gender-Equity Change: Moore College of Art and Design will open to all genders starting in 2027-28 after a near-unanimous board vote. Academic Jobs & Governance: UCLA’s senior dean of the College and dean of Physical Sciences will step down in June 2027, triggering a search.

Higher-Education & Workforce: Delaware selected Thomas Jefferson University to help launch the state’s first four-year medical school, aiming to train doctors in-state and ease long-term physician shortages. Campus Tech & Research: Rowan University expanded its partnership with HPE to modernize IT for faster research, stronger resiliency, and hands-on access to AI and high-performance computing. AI Skills for the Public: Fresno City College and Fresno State are teaming up for free, hands-on AI workshops this summer to help local businesses use AI tools more effectively. Student Support & Access: Collège La Cité in Gatineau received $1.6M for a mobile dental clinic and treatment space to expand care for seniors, children, and Indigenous communities. Community Learning Spaces: Richland Community College partnered with the Children’s Museum of Illinois to build a Teaching Kitchen with culinary, nutrition, science, and career pathway programming. Sports & Student Life: SMU signed former pro baseball outfielder Jordyn Adams to play college football at age 26; and the College Football Hall of Fame ballot added Baylor’s Robert Griffin III plus Illinois standouts Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice. Student/School Updates: Yuba College hosted its 44th annual Pow Wow, and Frontier Community College released its Spring 2026 academic honors lists.