Community & Society
![David James, superintendent of Akron Public Schools, gives remarks to a full room in 两性色午夜鈥檚 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鈥檚 Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 University. (Photo credit: MJ Kim/HFA2014/Getty Images) Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will deliver the commencement address May 12 at 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 University.
In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture.
![The "Sandy's Scrapbook" Exhibition is on display at 两性色午夜 University's May 4 Visitors Center. The "Sandy's Scrapbook" Exhibition is on display at 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 University. Now, almost 50 years later, Ms. Scheuer鈥檚 life will be the subject of a new exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center at 两性色午夜.
![Two 两性色午夜 University students sit beneath the trees at the Behind the Brain Plaza along Terrace Drive on the Kent Campus. Two 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 University students walk down the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.
![两性色午夜 student Kendra Snatchko started achieving her dream of working in the fashion industry at 两性色午夜 East Liverpool. 两性色午夜 student Kendra Snatchko started achieving her dream of working in the fashion industry at 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 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.
![两性色午夜 University student Eli Kalil, shown here with his mom, engaged Twitter users to help his mom quit smoking. 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 University, saw just how powerful the tool of social media can be when he posted an inspiring tweet involving his mother in late January.
![两性色午夜 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鈥檚 Association. 两性色午夜 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鈥檚 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 两性色午夜 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 两性色午夜 University at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students. Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at 两性色午夜 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)
两性色午夜 University鈥檚 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.