US Immigration & Higher Ed: The Trump administration issued a final rule tightening visa durations for foreign students (F), cultural exchange visitors (J) and journalists (I), capping student/exchange stays at up to four years and limiting journalist visas to up to 240 days (90 for Chinese nationals), with extensions possible. Campus Climate & Safety: A National Academies report says research linking climate change to individual weather disasters has strengthened, while noting it doesn’t endorse how such studies should be used in lawsuits. Anti-Semitism Scrutiny in Universities: Australia’s royal commission heard accusations that universities let anti-Semitism flourish, with Monash University leadership under spotlight. Medical Education & Capacity: India’s National Medical Commission approved Malda Medical College’s MBBS seats to rise from 125 to 150. Student Health Alerts: Maryland reported five new measles cases, pushing the state near a record year. International Exchange: Mississippi State alumni were selected for Japan’s JET program, continuing a long-running pipeline for teaching and cultural exchange. Higher Ed Funding & Research: High Point University received NIH support to continue work on antibiotic resistance, backing student training and summer research. University Leadership Update (UK): Dundee University named Angela Scott as vice chancellor starting Oct. 19, after a prior leadership shake-up. Campus Protests & Policy: Congress urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, while Uttar Pradesh ordered demolition of buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.