Education & Leadership: President Abinader kicked off construction of the new UFHEC campus in San Juan, a 19,000-square-meter project aimed at expanding higher education and job opportunities, with programs including Dentistry, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI, Biotechnology, and Precision Agriculture. Higher Ed Appointments: An executive decree named Dinorah García Romero as rector of ISFODOSU, replacing the prior leadership and emphasizing transparency and equity in public administration. Community & Health: Santiago’s City Council honored nine doctors from UASD’s 1982 graduating class for their 44-year careers, celebrating long-term service to Dominican medicine. Tech & Mobility: Migration reported that the Dominican Republic’s new eTicket system has surpassed 67,000 users, with tens of thousands of accounts and companion profiles already created. Competition & Business: UNICARIBE and ProCompetencia signed an alliance to strengthen a culture of free competition through academic and public-sector cooperation. Culture & Family: Dominican Republic Comic Con announced its third edition for Oct. 24–25 in Santo Domingo Este, with Natalia Tena as star guest. Women’s Presence in Mobility: DGII data shows women now own about 1.1 million vehicles, with faster growth than men in 2025. Public Safety & Diplomacy: The Dominican government’s expulsion of nine Cuban embassy members sparked calls for official explanations, while Cuba condemned the move as driven by U.S. pressure. Lifestyle & Learning: Book vendors on Duarte Avenue are betting on payday to boost school sales ahead of the Aug. 24 school start.