Higher Ed Expansion: Lakeland University is opening a new location at Lakeshore College’s Cleveland campus, with an open house Sept. 10 and details on bachelor’s completion and transfer options. Campus Housing & Community Impact: Marist College’s former Our Lady’s Hermitage building in Athlone will be redeveloped into 55 age-focused apartments, with work expected to start mid-September and target completion by Sept. 2028. Student Support & Mental Health: University of Michigan officials are responding to freshmen reports of first-semester challenges as they seek stronger mental health protections. New Facilities for Student-Athletes: Pensacola State College cut the ribbon on a $5.7M lighted soccer complex, with Phase 2 dressing rooms and a press box planned for later this fall. College Access Programs: Nassau Community College welcomed 40 students to its EOP Summer Institute, a four-week bridge into fall coursework. Safety in Schools: Two students were arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, after an alleged gun incident at Wheeler High School. Learning Beyond the Classroom: Srinivas University students visited the New Mangalore Port Authority for hands-on exposure to cargo handling, safety, and port logistics. Equity & Outcomes Data: Multiple reports highlight stark six-year bachelor’s completion gaps by race in county-level analyses, including very low rates in some Ohio and Pennsylvania communities.