MCC Daily Tribune

MCC Optics Student Featured in Statewide Article

Jen Crawford, a student in the optics program, was featured in a WXXI story shared statewide about Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal as part of her 2025-2026 state budget. The proposal calls for $28.2 million to go to SUNY schools for free community college tuition for students ages 25 to 55 in high-demand fields.

Read more about Jen’s story and her second-career journey on WXXI’s website.

Veronica Chiesi Brown
Community Relations
02/20/2025