Strome students — we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you tomorrow, March 4! Join us in the Constant Hall Atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the second annual Strome Partners Career Fair, featuring representatives from ABNB Federal Credit Union, Dollar Bank, Enterprise Mobility, HII and Katoen Natie. We’ll bring the donuts and you bring your resumes! This unique event gives Strome students advance access to internships and job opportunities with key employers looking for talent across all majors. No appointments necessary. We’ll see you tomorrow!

Entrepreneurship is celebrated among all majors at Old Dominion University, with students from across the school recognized for their innovative ideas during the second annual Opportunity Discovery Competition. 

Co-hosted by ODU’s Strome College of Business and Strome Entrepreneurial Center, the finals of the 2025 ODU Opportunity Discovery Competition were held on Thursday, Feb. 27.

This Shark Tank-style competition aims to catalyze an entrepreneurial eco-system among ODU students. Five selected finalist teams gave 10-minute presentations to a panel of judges, followed by 15 minutes of questioning.

Congratulations to the winning teams: 

1st Place, winning $2000

Moj — The publication of a Japanese manga-style comic book that emphasizes mental fortitude, self-reflection, and learning to grow with others.

Team:  Anetha Evans (Business) and Jamahl Evans (Cybersecurity)

2nd Place, winning $1000

Perplexed B —  A vintage clothing business aiming to make it easier to shop sustainably, think creatively, and find your personal style through a curated selection of secondhand clothes.

Team:  Araceli Gordus Huizar (Liberal Arts)  

3rd Place, winning $500

UmbrellUs — The design and implementation of community umbrella stations so that people have the opportunity to better protect themselves from the elements.

Team:  Vegas Fetterly (Engineering), Cahari Crocheron (Engineering), Will Sinsabaugh (Engineering)

Finalists, winning $250

Auroma Baby — Naturally handmade products designed to be gentle for even the most sensitive skin and therefore suitable for newborns, toddlers, and children around the world.

Team:  Jaileen De La Rosa (Business)

Automated Content System — An AI-powered social media manager that creates effective social media profiles on all channels for your business, generates high-quality content, and drives customers to your door.

Team:  Luke Scrivanich (Business)

Competition judges included: 

− Oliver Aguilar, Chief of Staff, HII/NNS

− Rob Gies, Deputy Chief Engineer, HII/NNS

− Sabrina Hammell, Program Manager, 757 Collab

− Destini Harrell, Founder, Blessed Rogue, LLC

− Kevin Leslie, Assoc. Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization, ODU Office of Research

− Ramy Rahimi, Partnership Lead, Nasa-Langley

− Stefan Susta, Technology Transfer Officer, Nasa-Langley

− Mike Zeiders, CEO, Zeider Enterprises