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Three new college and career academies at Akron’s Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of ����ɫ��ҹ University, as part of a new partnership announced Feb. 21 between the university and Akron Public Schools.

����ɫ��ҹ is the latest in a growing number of area businesses and organizations that have joined hands with Akron Public Schools for its new College and Career Academies for Akron high schools.

The ����ɫ��ҹ 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 ����ɫ��ҹ community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the university’s iconic Front Campus and genuine sense of place, elevates inclusive healthy living-learning environments, links a campus-wide series of spaces focused on innovation and expands the dynamic synergy with the city of Kent.

Batman is coming to ����ɫ��ҹ University.

In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture.

Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will return to the campus he once walked as a student while dreaming about making it big in Hollywood. The leading man who has inspired millions in iconic roles on the big screen will now inspire thousands of new ����ɫ��ҹ graduates as he delivers the commencement address May 12 during ����ɫ��ҹ’s university-wide Commencement ceremony.