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Paul Olszewski receives the Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year Award from New York SBDC State Director Sonya Smith. Also pictured are Dan Rickman of the SBA (left) and Bob Griffin of the North Central SBDC (right).
News Briefs
From Basement Startup to Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year
Younus Alobaidi is one of 80 students benefitting from the Educational Opportunity Program Pre-freshman Summer Institute. He's a 2026 graduate of Baldwinsville High School who plans to major in Mathematics & Science at OCC.
On Campus
EOP Summer Program Gives Students a Head Start and a New Sense of Confidence
Christopher Cedano Alcala '22 came to Onondaga Community College with a desire to get involved in as many opportunities as possible. Today he is part of one of the world's leading financial service firms.
Alumni
How OCC Helped Christopher Cedano Alcala '22 Build His Future One Opportunity at a Time
Jen Strizak '10 earned two degrees at Onondaga Community College while playing on the most successful Women's Basketball team in school history. Today she's a Doctor of Physical Therapy at SUNY Upstate Medical University's Institute for Human Performance.
Alumni
Jen Strizak '10 Stays Close to Home, Goes Far
Ellion Magsino '22 went from OCC to the University at Albany-SUNY where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees. This month he's beginning his work at Big Four Accounting Firm KPMG in New York City.
Alumni
From OCC to One of the Big Four: Alumnus Begins Career with KPMG in New York City
Asajahnique Collins-Harvey is a Student Success Navigator in Onondaga Community College's School of Arts, Communications, Business & Entrepreneurship. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Communication Studies.
Employee Updates
Navigators of Student Success - Asajahnique Collins-Harvey
Amara Clemente-Johnson is a Student Success Navigator in Onondaga Community College's School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Employee Updates
Navigators of Student Success - Amara Clemente-Johnson
Karin Franklin-King '69 was the first Black woman to host a TV talk show in Syracuse. (photo courtesy WSYR TV)
Alumni
Karin Franklin-King '69: Looking for a Subway, Finding Her Future
Tessa Doody is a Student Success Navigator in Onondaga Community College's Schools of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Health, Wellness & Human Services.
Employee Updates
Navigators of Student Success - Tessa Doody