UOG Accountability: Guam’s Office of Public Accountability issued a clean audit for the University of Guam’s FY 2025 financials and federal compliance, finding no questioned costs and labeling UOG low-risk, while highlighting stable tuition revenue and steady enrollment. UOG Enrollment Pressure: In the same audit coverage, UOG is down nearly 600 students and net tuition is about 50% lower than pre-pandemic levels, with operating expenses up $23.4M—raising pressure even as degrees awarded remain strong. Invasive Species Training: UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant and Joint Region Marianas hosted an all-ages Brown Treesnake Control Workshop and SnakeHunt at Tarague Beach, teaching identification, safe handling, and humane dispatch with partners including NPS and USDA-Wildlife Services. Local Energy Tech Watch: Guam Power Authority says it has only had informal discussions about nuclear microreactors (not formal DoD talks), though it has been approached by companies after Project Pele’s Guam assessment. STEM & Coral Monitoring: UOG REEF fellows presented coral health findings from Yap and Kosrae using AI-assisted Coral Net tools, reporting steady declines tied to water-heating events. Workforce Pipeline: A Guam-focused push to turn talent gaps into training pathways highlights private-sector partnerships for cybersecurity, engineering, and skilled trades. Naval Base Leadership: Capt. Shawn William took over command of Naval Base Guam during a change-of-command ceremony, with emphasis on readiness and mission support. Education Access: Career Tech Academy unveiled a 3-year plan for a Career Tech Deaf Academy, aiming for a trilingual, tricultural model integrating ASL, English, and CHamoru. Pacific Climate Prep: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño now underway, emphasizing early action and staying informed. Defense Drills in the Marianas: Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 kicked off June 22 across Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Japan, and at sea, training multi-domain interoperability.