A Proud Tradition: Embry-Riddle Marks Decades of Supporting the Military and Shaping Future Leaders
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. David Mehl is proud to have followed in his older brother’s footsteps — both as a military jet pilot and a member of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Air…
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Pioneering Global Connections: Embry-Riddle’s International Ambassador Program Transforms its Global Footprint Through Collaboration, Innovation and Academic Excellence
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has established a new tradition of international engagement through its International Ambassador Program, which connects students, faculty and industry…
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Embry-Riddle Hurricane Researcher Hits Plane-Threatening Turbulence
As Hurricane Melissa threatened to unleash devastation in the Caribbean, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University meteorology professor and researcher Dr. Josh Wadler was experiencing the…
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Electric Aircraft Pioneer AURA AERO Opens U.S. Headquarters, First Production Site at Embry-Riddle
Aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has cut the ribbon on an 11,000 sq. ft facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park that will serve as its U.S. headquarters…
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Kenn and Pamela Ricci Family Establishes Two Endowed Chairs for Innovation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci, his wife Pamela and their family have endowed two faculty chairs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University focused on innovation in aviation, aerospace or…
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More Eagles Than Ever Secure University Funding for Summer Research
For the past three years, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Celso Ferreira de Moura has juggled his studies with on- and off-campus jobs to cover his expenses. This past…
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Nine Embry-Riddle Faculty Earn 2025 ERAU Research and Innovation Awards
Nine Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University faculty members have been recognized for outstanding research and innovation through the university’s Research Awards Program. The 2025…
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'So Many Amazing Paths in Aviation': AOPA President Offers Life, Career Advice to Embry‑Riddle Students
Darren Pleasance, president and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), urged Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students to say yes to opportunity and “get…
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From the Skies to Space, Embry-Riddle Draws Bold New Explorers
On sky-blue letterhead, an eagle and globe encircle the words Embry-Riddle International School of Aviation. The letter, dated Sept. 6, 1950, is postmarked Miami 30, Florida. Documents…
Three Embry‑Riddle Faculty Named AIAA Associate Fellows for Excellence in Aerospace
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named three Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University faculty members to its 2026 Class of Associate Fellows — an…
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Defense Department Awards $1.85 Million to Embry-Riddle for Full-Ride Cybersecurity Scholarships
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been awarded a $1.85 million Cyber Service Academy grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop the next generation of cyber defenders…
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Meet the 2025 Class of Boeing Scholars at Embry-Riddle
Vanessa Fakrogha says she chose to study Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University “to be the best pilot I can be.” She got a boost in that direction…
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Embry-Riddle Prescott Approved for Critical FAA Air Traffic Control Training Initiative
Graduates of the Air Traffic Management program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona, campus can now be fast-tracked into towers for on-the-job training,…
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Eagle-Built Interactive Dashboard Offers Insight Into FAA Data on Drone Sightings
Two years ago, Nathan Scallon was a stay-at-home dad with a degree in mechanical engineering. Preparing to re-enter the workforce, he had his sights set on the field of data analytics.
When…
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Embry-Riddle Army ROTC Cadets Hone Skills, Gain Real-World Experience Through Internships
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Army ROTC Cadet Tiffany Smith hopes to eventually become a spaceflight operations officer. This summer, she gained valuable experience towards that…
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