Higher Ed Reimagining in Utah: The Utah System of Higher Education is moving to a region-based structure under HB352, aiming to reduce duplication and improve access and outcomes by aligning missions across five regions. AI in Teaching and Testing: A new survey finds nearly 90% of students and 77% of faculty use AI, but many lack clear guidance on whether AI is allowed on assessments—raising fairness and over-reliance concerns. School Safety and Accountability: Parents of two Winchester Elementary students sued Memphis-Shelby County Schools after a former teacher’s conviction for child sexual abuse, arguing officials didn’t respond quickly enough. Undocumented Students and Tuition: A federal appeals court blocked efforts to revive the Texas Dream Act lawsuit and defend in-state tuition for undocumented students. Workforce and Training: A U.S. Department of Education fraud summit and a new Fed AI task force signal growing scrutiny of higher-ed systems and how AI reshapes the economy. Local Higher-Ed News: Morgan State University earned seven more years of accreditation, while the University of Michigan case trimmed part of a surgeon’s teaching suspension lawsuit. Community Learning: A Medic One paramedic program graduate will serve San Juan Island, highlighting expanded training pipelines for critical public services.