ECPI University Alum Takes Head Esports Coaching Gig at James Madison University

ECPI University alumni Michael “Mikey” Torres says he looks pretty good in purple and gold, but we won’t hold it against him. The former RAMS assistant coach turned National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) employee is now the X-Labs Operations Manager and Esports Director at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.

Back in 2019, after serving six years in the Army and briefly trying his hand at sales, Torres came to ECPI to pursue a degree in cybersecurity. The video game fan was pleased to learn the university had recently started an esports program.

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ECPI University Announces Open House for January 13, 2024

Virginia Beach, VA – For those looking to take the first step towards their college and career goals in 2024, ECPI University is holding an Open House on Saturday, January 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all ECPI University campuses and online.

The January Open House offers a chance to explore diverse career education options in nursing, health sciences, engineering technology, and information technology. The event includes:

  • Guided tours of campus.
  • Informative meetings with faculty and dedicated admissions and financial aid staff.
  • Engaging program-specific hands-on demonstrations.

Prospective students will learn how they can earn a bachelor’s degree in 2.5 years or an associate degree in 1.5 years through ECPI’s convenient year-round schedule. The university is enrolling for its first five-week term in 2024, which begins January 22.

"Our adult students seek accelerated degree programs that equip them with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen careers upon graduation,” said ECPI University President Mark Dreyfus. “The Open House event provides an ideal platform for potential students and their families to gather the information they need to make informed decisions about their futures.”

RSVP for ECPI University’s Open House event here. For more information, contact Jessica Davenport at jdavenport@ecpi.edu

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About ECPI University

Founded in 1966, ECPI University is a private university with 17 locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas and online. ECPI is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of ECPI may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). The university has programs in technology, nursing, health science, business, criminal justice, and culinary arts. Program availability varies by campus. For more information, visit www.ecpi.edu

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Jessica Davenport
Release Date:
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Celebrating a Momentous Milestone

Today, December 11, 2023, ECPI University has the distinct pleasure of wishing our founder, Alfred Dreyfus, a very happy 100th birthday. Mr. Dreyfus founded ECPI in Norfolk, Va. in 1966 as one of the pioneering computer programming schools in America.

Through his visionary leadership in career education, the university has gone on to grow both in size and program offerings, with over 60,000 distinguished graduates as of 2023. Mr. Dreyfus officially retired from the university’s Board of Directors in 2020.