The President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, chaired the second meeting of the University Council in the presence of its members to discuss academic and developmental priorities, review international achievements, and follow up on ministerial decisions and directives related to advancing the educational process. The University President praised the achievements accomplished by the university and its advanced standing among Iraqi private universities and colleges in international rankings, particularly the Times Higher Education (THE) and UI GreenMetric rankings. He emphasized the importance of sustaining institutional efforts and continuously improving academic and research performance. The meeting included a review of the University President’s participation in the UNIMED General Assembly 2026, hosted by the University of Barcelona in Spain, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the Union. The discussions addressed strategic priorities, including higher education governance, digital education, intercultural dialogue, preparing graduates for the labor market, and sustainable development. On the occasion of Erasmus Days, the Council emphasized the importance of expanding international academic cooperation and benefiting from the European Union’s Erasmus+ 2028–2034 programs to support academic mobility for students and faculty members, provide exchange and professional development opportunities, and highlight the university’s achievements in Jean Monnet Actions, through which it has become the first private university in Iraq to achieve such projects. The Council also discussed supporting cultural, scientific, and student activities, accelerating the formation of student councils, and implementing ministerial directives concerning the treatment of the 2025–2026 academic year as a non-failing year for students covered by student registration cancellation decisions, in accordance with the approved regulations. The meeting further addressed intensifying media campaigns to introduce newly established departments, university services, and international achievements. Discussions also covered developing academic programs and curricula, establishing joint educational programs with international universities, and implementing the recommendations of expert committees to ensure academic rigor and enhance the quality of education. These directives reflect Al-Mustaqbal University’s ongoing commitment to institutional development, enhancing the quality of education and scientific research, and expanding international partnerships in support of its continued pursuit of academic excellence and leadership. Al-Mustaqbal University – The First University in Iraq