Alumni Spotlight: Paul Thrasher
Paul Thrasher was working as a car salesman when he decided to follow his passion into Information Technology. He already had bachelor’s degree in criminology from a traditional university, but since his degree wasn’t in something he was passionate about, he never truly utilized it.
At the end of August, ECPI University welcomed an influx of new students, ready to take the first step towards their ultimate career goals. As these students gear up for their first midterms at ECPI, they’re probably just now settling into a new routine juggling work, school, and other responsibilities.
Now is the time to engage with your students and remind them of the robust support system that our university offers. Student engagement leads to success so find ways to continually improve your communication with students.
Richmond culinary students are giving back, thanks to a unique partnership with local nonprofit Feed More, a food bank serving the greater Richmond community.
When Rachel Spivey was attending ECPI University's Newport News campus, her plate was full juggling parenting and pursuing a degree in Healthcare Administration full time. Or so she thought.
Towards the end of her degree program, Rachel's mother sadly passed away. She dropped everything to fly to her mother and was met with unwavering support from her instructors, who allowed her to continue her assignments remotely to stay on track.
Meet Amie Kah, a recent graduate of ECPI University's Moorefield campus, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.
Amie's motivation for pursuing her degree was a desire for personal growth, career advancement, and knowledge acquisition. She believed that a university education could be transformative, opening doors to new opportunities and shaping her future. As she puts it, "I wanted to fulfill my goals and dreams."
During her time at ECPI, Amie found unwavering support from her classmates, teachers, and campus administrators.
Special Olympics Virginia recently paid a visit to ECPI University’s Roanoke campus to present the campus with national banner recognition for its dedication to inclusion, advocacy, and respect. The university exceeded the 10 national standards of excellence set by Special Olympics, and is one of only two colleges in Virginia to receive this prestigious recognition.
Once a year, ECPI University joins with educators, business, and organizations around the world in the recognition of National Nurses Week.
This week is a time where the University can celebrate the significant contributions of our nurses, whether they’re learning, teaching, or working in the field, and the tremendous impact they have on patient care.
Inspiring others in a heartwarming act of generosity, Michelle Tinner, a two-time ECPI University nursing graduate, returned to her alma mater to present a check of $10,000 on January 18th.
The donation will establish a special scholarship fund in Tinner’s name to support students in need of financial assistance at the Newport News campus. This remarkable gesture was inspired by Tinner’s personal journey and the profound impact ECPI University had on her life.
Growing up on a farm in southwest Missouri, Tyler’s unique childhood laid the foundation for his passion for mechanics and alternative energy.
“I started working on the farm when I was 8 years old,” said Tyler, whose family grew lawn seed and had cattle. An inquisitive and handy kid, he was also interested in learning how things worked.
“I have an early memory from my childhood of when my dad and I pulled an engine out of a truck, and I was pushing a truck motor across the shop floor,” said Tyler.
