New online chapter expands connection, advocacy, and career readiness for over 1,000 military-affiliated learners
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. [February 10, 2026] — ECPI University has launched a Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter for its online campus, ensuring military-affiliated learners nationwide can access the same community, advocacy, and career-focused support available through ECPI’s physical campuses.
Serving over 1,000 military and veteran students nationwide, ECPI’s online campus now offers SVA programming designed to build community, strengthen awareness of earned benefits, and support career readiness. The online chapter builds on ECPI’s existing student veteran engagement across its physical campuses.
Students who participate in the online SVA chapter can expect:
- Peer connection and mentorship for online military-affiliated learners
- Benefit navigation and access to campus and community resources
- Career preparation topics tied to civilian transition and employment
“I am excited to see the launch of the Online Campus Student Veteran Club chapter,” said Bill Brown, Executive Director of Military Education at ECPI University. “We are seeing strong momentum across our Student Veteran clubs on our physical campuses, and this expansion helps us better support military and veteran students in online programs nationwide, with resources that strengthen connection and career readiness.”
Designed to meet the needs of remote and nontraditional learners, the chapter will host short, virtual meetups throughout the academic year. Each meeting will feature a practical topic focused on benefits, career preparation, and the transition from military service.
“This effort grew out of a very real need,” said CJ King, faculty advisor for the online SVA chapter and a recently retired military service member. “Online students do not always have the opportunity to build the same sense of connection that comes with a physical campus. This chapter creates a place to belong, share hard-won knowledge about benefits, and prepare for what comes next.”
Students interested in joining the online SVA chapter may contact CJ King at [email protected].
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Madison Dudley
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ECPI University
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ABOUT ECPI University
Founded in 1966, ECPI University is a regionally accredited institution offering career-focused degree programs in technology, health science, business, criminal justice, and culinary arts. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, ECPI University has 18 campuses across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas, and also delivers programs online to students nationwide. With accelerated learning and hands-on education, ECPI University has prepared more than 85,000 graduates for the real world through industry-driven curricula and strong employer partnerships.