HIRE Peninsula Career Fair to Draw More Than 50 Employers

Open to the Public, First Hour Reserved for Veteran and Military Job Seekers

Newport News, VAECPI University is proud to host HIRE Peninsula 2018, a career fair to be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18 at ECPI University’s Newport News campus, located at 1001 Omni Boulevard. 

More than 50 employers are expected to participate, including:

  • Huntington Ingalls
  • SC3 (a Technology company)
  • Canon of Virginia
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Riverside Health Systems
  • Williamsburg Landing
  • Virginia Health Services
  • Department of the Air Force
  • Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue
  • Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Norfolk Police Department
  • Bon Secours
  • Virginia Beach Police Department
  • Consulate Hearth Care/Newport News
  • Ferguson 
Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Don’t Miss the 5th Annual Palmetto State Job Fair

 SC’s Largest Professional Job Fair Draws More Than 100 Employers

Columbia, SC – For the fifth consecutive year, ECPI University’s Columbia campus is leading a coalition of community organizations to host the Palmetto State Job Fair. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located at 1101 Lincoln Street.   

Held in conjunction with area Chambers of Commerce, including South Carolina, ColumbiaGreater Irmo, Greater Cayce West Columbia, Greater Lexington, Kershaw County, Aiken, Sumter, and Newberry County, as well as the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, IT-ology, SC Cyber, South Carolina National Guard, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and Alpha Media, this event is devoted to professional job seekers and is free and open to the public.  More than 100 employers will be on hand to meet with job seekers, including:

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Thursday, March 1, 2018

ECPI University and South Carolina's Technical Colleges Sign Agreement to Expand and Encourage Access

Columbia, SC – ECPI University and the SC Technical College System have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to increase access and enhance the seamless transfer of students and graduates from the 16 technical colleges in South Carolina to ECPI University. 

The SC Technical College System and ECPI University will closely examine and improve transfer functions to expand and encourage access for students who complete an associate in arts, science or applied science degree at one of the state's 16 technical colleges to an approved baccalaureate program offered at ECPI University. 

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

U.S. News & World Report Ranks ECPI University Online Programs Among Top 10 Percent

Honor Recognizes Schools Focused on Unique Needs of Online Students

Virginia Beach, VAU.S. News & World Report has just released its much-anticipated annual rankings of America’s colleges and universities, with ECPI University being ranked among the nation’s best for online learning. Data analysts for the publication ranked schools based on performance within four categories

  • Student Engagement – Quality programs promote participation among online students and create ways for them to interact with faculty and fellow classmates, keeping them engaged and on track for graduation. 
  • Student Services and Technology – Faculty employ advanced teaching technologies and simulation software to replicate the in-seat experience online. School provides students with highly-accessible financial, academic, and career service advisors. 
  • Faculty Credentials and Training – Faculty members are both highly credentialed and trained to accommodate the needs of distance learners. 
  • Peer Reputation – Feedback from high-ranking academic officials and employers provide insights not always captured by empirical data. 
Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Charleston Campus Business Faculty Member Elected ABWA National President

Charleston, SC – Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani, a member of the business management faculty at ECPI University’s Charleston campus, has been elected national president of the American Business Woman’s Association (ABWA). Dr. Ogletree’s duties will include governing the affairs, policies and business of the Association, as well as serving as a Trustee to the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund, considered one the country’s most highly respected grant and scholarship programs for women. Since it was established, it has awarded more than $17 million in scholarships to more than 17,000 women. 

“I am honored and excited to be elected to lead this association of empowering professionals,” says Dr. Ogletree. “ABWA offers a valued service that helps women garner skills needed to advance in the workplace. ABWA takes a leading role to ensure that women have access to a college education and other professional development opportunities that can support them in achieving parity in the workplace.” 

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Thursday, November 30, 2017

ECPI University Earns Region’s Top Ranking in Best Colleges for Vets 2018

Honor Marks 7 Straight Years on Military Times List

Virginia Beach, VAECPI University is pleased to announce it has been ranked #2 in the nation by Military Times in its Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 rankings, formerly known as Best for Vets. The rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ annual survey, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement. 

As with all Military Times rankings, Best Colleges 2018 is an editorially independent news project that evaluates the many factors that help make colleges and universities a good fit for service members, military veterans and their families. More than 600 colleges took part in this year’s detailed survey, with ECPI University ranking #2 in the nation among career and technical colleges, a category that includes community colleges and four-year career-focused colleges and universities. 

“It’s an honor to be recognized for our commitment to skill-based education,” says ECPI University Executive Director of Military Education Bob Larned. “In today’s highly-technical job market, employers in such areas as computer and information science, engineering, and healthcare need people who can do the job with little or no training. That’s what ECPI University has been doing for more than half a century.”

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Monday, November 20, 2017

ECPI University Launches New Online Store

All Net Proceeds to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund

Virginia Beach, VAECPI University is pleased to announce the opening of its new online store. By visiting shop.ecpi.edu, visitors will find a wide range of items, including:

  • Duffle Bags, Totes & Backpacks
  • Gifts, Food & Accessories
  • Jackets & Shirts
  • Shorts & Pants
  • Hats & Scarves
  • Flags & Wall Decals
  • Drinkware
  • Collectibles
  • Jewelry & Watches
  • Branded Names like adidas, Columbia, and Under Armour 

In addition to the convenience of online ordering, shoppers will also enjoy knowing that 100 percent of all net proceeds from their purchases will be donated to the ECPI University Scholarship Fund. 

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing 757-490-9090 publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Friday, November 17, 2017

Festo Mobile Mechatronics Lab Coming to ECPI University

Hundreds of Students Expected to Visit Lab Showcasing Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Virginia Beach, VAFesto, a worldwide leader in advanced automation and robotic solutions, is scheduled to bring its Mobile Manufacturing Lab (MML) to ECPI University’s Virginia Beach campus, located at 5555 Greenwich Road, on Friday, November 17 from 9 am to 4 pm. Hundreds of high school students from across Hampton Roads are expected to attend.

The MML is a teaching tool the company uses to educate people – including prospective college students – about the tremendous opportunities and fascinating career paths available in modern manufacturing. The 80-foot trailer expands to 25 feet in width when fully opened. Inside visitors are treated to a highly-engaging experience, interacting with technology used in today’s advanced manufacturing environment, including:

  • Electromechanical actuators
  • Servo motors and controls with multi-axis controllers
  • Medical and lab automation applications
  • Tripod robot sorting with high- speed vision system
  • Festo Didactic training work stations
  • Diagnostic measurement
  • Category IV safety valves
  • Flow sensing valves
  • Process valves and actuators 
Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Mechanical Engineering Technology Students Develop Prosthetic Leg for Rescue Dog

Virginia Beach, VA – Ray Ray is a 4-year-old Beagle who got his foot caught in a trap. By the time he was rescued, it was too late. Veterinarians were forced to amputate part of his leg. Fortunately for Ray Ray, his new owners have a friend at ECPI University who put them in touch with Vedat Aksoy, director of CAD and graphics at the Virginia Beach campus. 

Mr. Aksoy saw this as an excellent opportunity to provide a real-world learning experience for his Capstone class and help an animal in need, all at the same time. He challenged his students to design and build Ray Ray a new prosthetic limb, by using their newly-learned skills in CAD software, design, and 3D printing. 

On Wednesday, November 1 at 5 pm, Ray Ray will visit campus – located at 5555 Greenwich Road – to have his new limb fitted. Media wishing to attend may contact ECPI Director of Marketing at 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu.

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Culinary Institute of Virginia Hosts Live Shokugeki Food War at NekoCon 2017

Showdown Begins at 1 pm November 5

Norfolk, VA – Aspiring chefs from the Culinary Institute of Virginia will be competing in a live cooking competition based on those made popular by the anime show, Food Wars. Shokugeki (食戟 Shokugeki) is a term that refers to cooking duels at the fictional Tōtsuki Culinary Academy where students face off in intense high-stakes cooking showdowns. That makes this year’s NekoCon the ideal setting for a similar, anime-themed food war. 

Set for November 5 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, competing student teams must create a dish with an Anime/Japanese inspired theme that exudes finesse and precision. Shokugeki is intense. Every ten minutes when the Challenge Gong rings, all cooking stops while one member from each team races to center stage to complete a culinary skills challenge.

Contact:
ECPI University Director of Marketing - 757.490.9090 or publicrelations@ecpi.edu
Release Date:
Monday, October 30, 2017