DOE AI Push in Universities: Princeton researchers are among the first cohort of Genesis Mission projects, a Department of Energy effort funding 278 teams to use AI for faster scientific discovery. AI in Education Debate: New commentary argues AI should shorten degrees in parts of Africa to cut total costs and help students finish sooner. Campus Tech for Cities: Stan State students won Turlock City Council approval for “Virtual Turlock,” a platform for interactive city tours supported by a $5,000 annual university contribution. Healthcare Research Partnerships: BostonGene and Kyoto University announced a strategic partnership for a multicenter Phase II trial combining immune checkpoint inhibitors with photodynamic therapy for advanced GI cancers. New Health Findings: A preliminary study links a specialized tomato-soy drink to lower inflammation markers in adults with obesity. Mental Health Gap: A review presented at ACOG found no studies examining endometriosis and preeclampsia/eclampsia together among Black women, highlighting a major data void. Brain Cancer Approach: UVA researchers report an experimental glioblastoma strategy using microRNAs delivered via nanoparticles plus focused ultrasound. Digital Credentials in Africa: Makerere University launched e-transcripts and e-certificates to let graduates share verifiable records online. Policy and Funding Fight: The White House plan would redirect major research dollars away from universities and peer review panels toward individual scientists and AI-driven labs.