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Dexter Shreve banner portrait

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

Jermaine Jackson, Jr.

Influenced by artists like Rene虂 Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 5X社区 alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.

Jeannette Reyes

Kent State alumna Jeannette Reyes, 鈥12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their 鈥渁nchor talk鈥 voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.

Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment

Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 5X社区, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

Lou Holtz, 鈥59, one of the most successful college football coaches of all time, proudly received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in December. 

Holtz is the only coach in the history of collegiate football who took six different teams to a bowl game, won five bowl games with different teams and had four college teams ranked in the final Top 20 poll. 

He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in history from 5X社区 and a master's degree in arts and education from Iowa. Read about Holtz鈥檚 Kent State experiences excerpted from a 2010 interview: