Northern University Push: A Saskatchewan MP says northern students shouldn’t have to relocate south for degrees, launching an exploratory process for a new northern university with Indigenous and industry input. Higher Ed Accreditation Overhaul: The U.S. Education Department proposes major changes to accreditation rules, including new standards for outcomes and removing the “two-year rule,” with implications for veterinary accrediting. UiTM Relevance Agenda: Malaysia’s Selangor Sultan urged UiTM to keep programmes aligned with global shifts, naming AI, digital tech, engineering, medicine, finance and law. School Safety Measures: Cebu mayors back transparent bags while also adding metal detectors; the Philippines’ DILG is eyeing quick reaction teams for school emergencies. Religion in Classrooms: Louisiana requires Ten Commandments displays in public schools via outside donations, while Tennessee boards consider similar postings after a new law. Funding & Meals: Punjab approved a Rs6.87bn school meal programme for 1m+ students with milk and biscuits. Special Needs Infrastructure: Macomb County’s new $70m Donald Bollinger Education Center opens for about 250 students from infancy to age 26. Mental Health in Colleges: Troy University hosted Alabama’s higher education suicide prevention conference, funded through a campus grant. AI Cost Reality Check: A report highlights how universities budgeting for generative AI must account for hidden usage costs.