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The USP administration announced on Wednesday the creation of a moderation and institutional dialogue commission to negotiate with students on strike for a month. The body will include professionals experienced in conflict mediation. The decision comes after an impasse and occupation of the rectory.

29 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In the second round of the 2026 Universidad de Santiago de Chile (Usach) rector elections—held after the first round among three candidates and amid a legal challenge from an excluded contender—Pedro Palominos, a doctor in industrial engineering, won with 52.2% of the votes. He defeated Cristián Muñoz and will serve from 2026 to 2030, succeeding the annulled tenure of Rodrigo Vidal. In his victory speech, Palominos called for unity and pledged to elevate Usach as a top state university.

STF Justice Cristiano Zanin condemned a former Unifran medical student to pay collective moral damages for a sexual hazing incident against female freshmen in 2019. The ruling, issued on March 30, 2026, set the indemnity at 40 minimum wages, directed to the State Fund for the Defense of Diffuse Interests. Zanin overturned prior STJ and TJSP decisions, deeming the act psychological violence.

26 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A 29-year-old student at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota faces felony charges after allegedly threatening to shoot members of a fraternity that rejected him as a pledge. Police arrested Romello Lloyd on Monday after discovering a loaded handgun and other weapons in his possession. University officials notified the campus community that the threat had been resolved.

Support staff at the University of Cape Town halted operations on Thursday morning to protest a proposed 3.5% wage increase, demanding 7% instead along with fairer treatment compared to academic staff. Unions including Nehawu and the UCT Employees Union marched to deliver a memorandum to Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela. Moshabela accepted the demands and promised engagement within 48 hours.

24 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Chonnam National University is enhancing its support systems to attract and retain international students as part of a broader globalization push. President Lee Keun-bae announced plans to establish a dedicated Office of International Affairs this year to streamline services for its growing international community. The efforts focus on aligning with regional industries like AI and semiconductors.