Eagle Earns Master's Degree While Juggling Parenting and Full-Time Work
Growing up in Mayo, Florida, population 1,130, Brandi Kunkle had two goals: earn an undergraduate degree and move out of her small town.
“These goals felt ambitious, particularly…
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Micro Drones, Autonomous Composting Bins and Mixed-Reality Gaming Top Embry-Riddle’s Annual Entrepreneurship Expo
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s ninth-annual TREP Expo presented its first Veteran Entrepreneurs Award to Limitless Aeronautics for the company’s micro uncrewed air…
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Summer Internships, Scholarships Set Eagles on Path to Success
Falling in love with aviation was easy for Chuan "Cici" Chen. She followed in her relatives’ footsteps and grew up to become a pilot — marking the third generation of pilots…
Six Eagles Earn Department of State Scholarships to Study Abroad, ‘Make a Difference’
Six Embry-Riddle students have been selected this year to receive Gilman Scholarships, which will fund opportunities for them to study internationally.
Amanda DePue, a senior majoring…
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You’re Teaching Statistics All Wrong, Says Embry-Riddle Instructor
At a recent mathematics conference, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University faculty member Matthew Brenneman presented a method of teaching statistics, his specialty. His method, however…
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Aviation Finance Degree Puts Graduates on a Fast Track
Devanshi Shinde, an entrepreneur with a passion for aviation, was running two companies and contemplating her next step when a pilot friend suggested she look into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical…
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Innovations in E-Flight, Mobile Farm Monitoring and Soundscape Navigation Top Embry-Riddle Business Competition
Travis Ludlow, an Electrical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2021, completing the trip in 43…
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First Eagle to Study Abroad in Morocco Touts Personal, Professional Growth
For Jonathan Stark, his semester studying international business at the Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) in Morocco has been an opportunity for growth.
“I wanted…
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U.S. News & World Report Names Embry-Riddle Among Nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Online Bachelor's Programs for Vets
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s online bachelor’s programs ranked No. 2 in the nation, tied with the University of Illinois Chicago, according to the 2023 issue of the U.S. News…
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Eagles Travel to Zambia for ‘Absolutely Unique’ Learning Experience
Research shows that Study Abroad opportunities can help improve a student’s grade point average, retention and graduation success. Increasingly, students are seeking out opportunities…
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Award-Winning Volusia County Startup Novineer Takes 3D Printing to the Next Level
A game-changing idea born at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University promises faster, more environmentally benign production of lightweight, high-quality aircraft and rocket parts, biomedical…
Drone Innovation, Vertical Farming Tech Top Embry-Riddle Entrepreneurship Competition
From new flight technology for uncrewed aircraft systems to an innovation in vertical farming, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s eighth-annual TREP Expo spotlighted the top…
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‘Don’t Let Your Pain Define You’: Veteran Student Determined to Earn Degree, Despite Health Challenges
Debilitating nerve and joint pain from a severe back injury have been part of life for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University junior Keri Weaver for years now, but she has never lost…
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Former FAA Administrator to Students: Find a Mentor and Seize the Day
Dan Elwell, former FAA administrator and a pilot with more than 6,000 hours of civilian and military flight time, spoke to an engaged audience on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s…
Student Research on Bird-Aircraft Collisions Draws Regulators’ Interest
When an airplane and a bird collide, the situation can quickly turn into a crisis, even yielding deadly consequences.
That explains why three student presentations — two of which…
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