Mayor Dyer visits ECPI University to learn more about its impact on students and the region.
Virginia Beach, VA (September 19, 2025) — ECPI University welcomed Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer back to its Main Campus for a tour and discussion focused on innovation in education.
Since his last visit, ECPI University has expanded its technology-driven classrooms and labs, giving students immersive, hands-on training in healthcare, technology, engineering, and skilled trades. These spaces mirror professional environments, ensuring graduates are ready to step confidently into local careers.
During the visit, Mayor Dyer toured the university’s Maker Space, a creative hub where students design, build, and experiment. A student told him it feels like a place where “the sky is the limit,” adding that it gives learners the freedom to push boundaries and turn ideas into real-world solutions.
As a Marine Corps veteran and lifelong learner, Mayor Dyer emphasized his appreciation for ECPI’s large population of military-affiliated students. More than half of ECPI’s Virginia Beach student body is connected to the military, bringing discipline, prior learning, and an eagerness to transition quickly into the workforce.
“When students walk into our classrooms and labs, they’re stepping into their future workplaces,” said Sam Dreyfus, Executive Vice President of ECPI University. “That experience makes them confident and job-ready on day one, and it’s why so many of our graduates are fueling the growth of industries across Hampton Roads and beyond.”
From hospitals and clinics to cybersecurity firms, advanced manufacturing sites, and local businesses, ECPI University graduates are contributing their skills and creativity across the region. By working with city leaders like Mayor Dyer and with employers throughout Virginia Beach, ECPI University remains committed to shaping an agile workforce and helping the city remain a hub of opportunity and growth.
Media Contact:
Madison Dudley
Director of Public Relations
ECPI University
PR@ecpi.edu
757-213-3613
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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 75,000 graduates for the real world through industry-driven curricula and strong employer partnerships.