Arts & Culture
![David James, superintendent of Akron Public Schools, gives remarks to a full room in ɫҹ’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Pan1.jpg?VersionId=ma54LWuD2ieDyNqZ6fwHycU0c0b5lFAs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=qs-s-Dd6)
Three new college and career academies at Akron’s Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of ɫҹ University, as part of a new partnership announced Feb. 21 between the university and Akron Public Schools.
![A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the ɫҹ University campus as seen from Main Street.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/New%20Front%20Campus%20-%20tweet.jpg?VersionId=oVRmmXavrFp.FC99GI3LKyVqZK2BlX9G&h=20d73fa8&itok=1GmZuNfh)
The ɫҹ University Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire Kent St
![Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will deliver the commencement address May 12 at ɫҹ University. (Photo credit: MJ Kim/HFA2014/Getty Images) Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will deliver the commencement address May 12 at ɫҹ University. (Photo credit: MJ Kim/HFA2014/Getty Images)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Photo%20of%20Michael%20Keaton%20-%20Photo%20credit%20MJ%20Kim-HFA2014-Getty%20Images.jpg?VersionId=UyoXREh7GQpQ3PXxgfJDJZwHCUWJG.vX&h=3387d114&itok=bRmehWMJ)
Batman is coming to ɫҹ University.
In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture.
![The "Sandy's Scrapbook" Exhibition is on display at ɫҹ University's May 4 Visitors Center. The "Sandy's Scrapbook" Exhibition is on display at ɫҹ University's May 4 Visitors Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video_5.jpg?VersionId=H55pCW7e6UtdFtSiQLSDnNV4KA.GBpPj&h=e6f36a9c&itok=sppoWRG5)
Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at ɫҹ University. Now, almost 50 years later, Ms. Scheuer’s life will be the subject of a new exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center at ɫҹ.
![Two ɫҹ University students sit beneath the trees at the Behind the Brain Plaza along Terrace Drive on the Kent Campus. Two ɫҹ University students sit beneath the trees at the Behind the Brain Plaza along Terrace Drive on the Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/03.15.18%20Photo%20of%20trees%20on%20Kent%20State%20campus.jpg?VersionId=S4G6SCzDonF7OIvF7g5upEAvB84HzdsZ&h=7a2d72e3&itok=CBI9-Tms)
Trees fill the sky every season as far as the eye can see as ɫҹ University students walk down the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.
![ɫҹ student Kendra Snatchko started achieving her dream of working in the fashion industry at ɫҹ East Liverpool. ɫҹ student Kendra Snatchko started achieving her dream of working in the fashion industry at ɫҹ East Liverpool.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Fashion1.jpg?VersionId=ys8MBWByGZyddyDsOq6vAMBNbRHqphc6&h=e6f36a9c&itok=BoeI8Egm)
Kendra Snatchko is about to graduate from ɫҹ University, and her eyes are focused on a bright future. Remarkably, her vision of the future started forming when she was only 12 years old.
![ɫҹ University student Eli Kalil, shown here with his mom, engaged Twitter users to help his mom quit smoking. ɫҹ University student Eli Kalil, shown here with his mom, engaged Twitter users to help his mom quit smoking.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Kalil1_0.jpg?VersionId=3byTJnNHNL4US97cbPf4YZc4NEQh0bYB&h=e6f36a9c&itok=IfqTgoc-)
Eli Kalil, a junior applied communications major at ɫҹ University, saw just how powerful the tool of social media can be when he posted an inspiring tweet involving his mother in late January.
![ɫҹ Police Officer Anne Spahr, pictured here with K-9 Coco, was recognized as one of the 2017 Crisis Intervention Team Officers of the Year by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County and the Portage County Police Chief’s Association. ɫҹ Police Officer Anne Spahr, pictured here with K-9 Coco, was recognized as one of the 2017 Crisis Intervention Team Officers of the Year by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County and the Portage County Police Chief’s Association.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Spahr1.jpg?VersionId=QH1v6zbbUdp4YQ15p_Ig6rMCTmbs5260&h=e6f36a9c&itok=SVNMTySV)
Police officers rarely find out how victims are doing after a crisis. But ɫҹ University Police Officer Anne Spahr recalls the moment when she knew she had saved a life.
![Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at ɫҹ University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students. Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at ɫҹ University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-globalED.jpg?VersionId=7W5_0C5I.n2e9hW88n9qvI9kkmbkf9IF&h=e6f36a9c&itok=9l8XoQ3o)
A long way from rural Mansfield, Ohio, the girl who grew up with cows in her backyard was now halfway around the world learning Swahili and teaching children how to speak English.
![DeWeese Health Center created a community garden focused on growing fresh produce, learning best-practice gardening techniques and managing stress through connection with nature. DeWeese Health Center created a community garden focused on growing fresh produce, learning best-practice gardening techniques and managing stress through connection with nature.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-DeWeese1.jpg?VersionId=fLZOSFz_5Dk_HzIybsRJ8CE.RNQOPx5a&h=e6f36a9c&itok=flokgeS7)
ɫҹ University’s DeWeese Health Center is on a mission to create a culture of wellness on campus that incorporates body, mind, spirit and financial well-being, as well as a sense of community.