University Expansion in Latin America: La Guaira’s governor announced an $8M La Guaira University Complex with space for 20 public universities, including new robotics, AI, data science, and biomed labs. Student Talent Pipeline: Venezuela’s second Venezuelan Astronomy Olympics wrapped up at the National University of Sciences, highlighting the National Scientific Semilleros Program’s role in early science training. Cancer Research: Baylor researchers say HDAC inhibitors may work beyond blocking HDAC enzymes, pointing to broader pathways that could reshape how targets are identified for better cancer treatments. AI in Higher Education: A University of Pittsburgh AI enablement leader discussed how universities can match AI tools to tasks using “harnesses,” pushing for more engineer-led, practical AI use. State Funding for Public Universities: SUNY’s FY2027 budget adds $6.3M for Binghamton and SUNY Delhi, including support for keeping resident tuition frozen and funding research and student services. Health Tech & Clinical Innovation: The University of Miami opened a $5M 3D bioprinting lab aimed at regenerative medicine, drug development, and personalized treatments. Research Funding Oversight: U.S. lawmakers pressed NSF over reports of covert grant blocks to major universities, demanding answers on timing and scope. Institutional Resilience: Johns Hopkins launched a $60M annual Research Resilience Fund to cover federal grant delays and terminations while cutting admin and renovation spending.