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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.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Mumbai University issued revised results for Masters of Commerce (M.Com.) semester I on Tuesday after students protested over discrepancies. Complaints included incorrect mark calculations and wrongful absentee markings despite attendance proofs.

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.

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Building on recent coverage, Universidad del Sur de Buenos Aires (USBA) schedules another informational meeting this Thursday at 18:30 for its Comunicación Institucional and Comunicación Periodística careers, with classes starting March 2026. Applications are now open for the Beca Cabezas scholarship, offering tuition-free study for the first year of Licenciatura en Periodismo y Comunicación.

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.

February 19, 2026 Reported by AI

The Superior Court of Bogotá ordered the reinstatement of José Ismael Peña as permanent rector of Universidad Nacional, a decision the Superior Council complied with in an extraordinary session. Peña will assume the position through possession ceremony within the established timeframe, ending Andrés Felipe Mora's interim role.