University Spinout Crackdown: UKRI chief Ian Chapman says the government is tightening grant terms to slow overseas moves and foreign takeovers of university spinouts, potentially reshaping IP and exit deals. Campus Governance & Property Deals: Kansas’ KU and other state universities are pushing new rules to lease property without Regents approval, setting up a policy fight over oversight. Teaching & Grants: Griffith Teaching Impact Grant sessions are underway, offering up to $10,000 plus guidance for projects that improve learning and teaching, including AI-supported instruction. Free Speech & Curriculum Politics: Iowa’s UI Center for Intellectual Freedom faces leadership and attendance uncertainty, while FIRE’s 2027 survey gives Utah Valley, Utah, and Utah State very low grades on campus speech protections. Student Safety & Tragedy: Cal State Fullerton investigates an 18-year-old’s death after an off-campus frat party, with alcohol cited as a factor; Ohio University also seeks tips after a student was found dead in a residence hall. Campus Building Upgrades: UNM opens a new $17M police headquarters to speed responses, and Western Illinois University cuts the ribbon on its Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts. Student Support & Belonging: St. Edward’s merges student involvement and belonging offices to streamline support and expand affinity-based programming. STEM to STEAM Training: Sint Maarten educators train to shift from STEM-only teaching to STEAM, using project-based challenges like bridge-building.