Casey Thompson Cecile is a graduate of Syracuse University, a small business owner, and a committed advocate for the environment. Before attending Syracuse University through University College, Casey was working 60 hours a week at three minimum-wage jobs. Casey realized the only way to avoid the trap of low-paying jobs was to get an education. She learned about the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at University College of Syracuse University. The opportunity to obtain a college education seemed almost surreal, but Casey looked into it anyway. Continue Reading