Youth Protests & Education Reform: In Mumbai, crowds marked Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation with dhols, tricolour waves and national-anthem chants, after youth groups said exam-reform demands are “far from over.” Higher-Ed Leadership: Texas A&M University–Texarkana promoted Mary Chris “MC” Vogt to head women’s basketball coach as the school prepares for NCAA Division II. Teaching & Faculty Development: Elizabethtown CTC math instructor Lisa Reed was named a fellow in a national community-college faculty leadership program. STEM & Student Innovation: Bangladesh launched a National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026, pairing policy talks with a student innovation expo. Academic Integrity: South Korea’s police reported TOPIK proxy-testing fraud involving Chinese students and brokers. Campus Access & Policy: Nigeria’s Tinubu urged universities to deliver evidence-based solutions and expand student loan access at UNN’s convocation. Teacher Pay Uncertainty (Texas): Texas educators face a December 31, 2026 deadline over whether National Board Certification still qualifies for the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Global Education & Exchange: Parul University welcomed 151 international participants through exchange and entrepreneurship programs.