Higher Ed Policy & Campus Safety: The U.S. Department of Education and Justice Department issued new swatting guidance urging schools and colleges to train staff and teach communities how to spot false threats before they trigger lockdown chaos. Immigration & Student Life: A court challenge has paused a new “Duration of Status” rule for F-1 students, leaving some international students in limbo while the case continues. College Sports Overhaul: The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, sending it to the House and setting new national guardrails on athlete payments and transfers. K-12 Learning Time: A new look at recess argues that 30 minutes a day can meaningfully affect how children learn, as districts and teachers debate how to protect playtime. Title IX Shake-Up: Multiple reports highlight the Education Department rolling back LGBTQ+ Title IX protections, reshaping what schools must do. Campus Freedom & Access: Three news outlets asked a federal court to halt a White House access ban while their lawsuit proceeds, warning of First Amendment harm. Student Health & Security: ICE is seeking to deport a man linked to Virginia high school fentanyl overdoses, raising concerns about safety around schools. Funding & Access: TRIO programs got a $1.1M boost for student support and college-going services at Mount Wachusett Community College. International Influence: A Chinese strategist warned the U.S.-China rivalry is becoming “over-securitized,” urging more confidence in tech competition.