Higher Ed Admissions: The University of Georgia welcomed its Class of 2030, enrolling 6,250 first-years after a record 51,600 applications, with students from 460 Georgia high schools and 23 nations. Law & Student Rights: India’s Bar Council chair Manan Kumar Mishra apologized to law students after a NALSAR enrolment row tied to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s convocation role, with students pushing for “independence of thought.” Student Protests in Focus: In Jharkhand, recruitment-exam protestors plan effigy burnings and a gherao of CM Hemant Soren’s residence, while media coverage is criticized for turning grievances into “good vs bad” protesters. Teacher Work Rules: Kolkata’s civic body told schools to treat Census-related teacher time as “on duty,” protecting pay and career progression. School Safety: Texas A&M’s Student Services Building fire displaced parts of Student Life services, with water damage reported and limited access for staff. Digital Safety & Mental Health: A new study links heavy screen time and online harassment to higher suicidal thoughts among college students, adding urgency to campus wellbeing support. Teacher Misconduct Case: A Brooklyn middle school teacher faces charges after alleged inappropriate touching and “papi” comments to a 12-year-old student. Attendance Monitoring: Sindh (Pakistan) is piloting facial-recognition attendance for teachers across six districts, aiming to ensure teachers are in classrooms.