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Embry-Riddle’s points of pride and institutional milestones include impressive rankings, programs, facilities and people. The Mori Hosseini Student Union, the David B. O’Maley College of Business and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium are only a few outcomes of strong leadership and philanthropic support.
Brazilian Student Survives Harrowing Covid Experience
João Ricardo de Oliveira, undergraduate student in Embry-Riddle’s Aviation Business Administration program, contracted Covid-19 last year and had to be hospitalized. He…
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Pre-Recorded Virtual Commencements Planned for Spring 2021; Residential Campus Students Also Offered Stage-Walk Opportunities, in Full Regalia
For its spring 2021 commencements, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is taking a blended approach that preserves the best elements of traditional graduation ceremonies while also…
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Cargo Executive: Industry is ‘Uniquely Positioned’ to Distribute Vaccines
The air cargo industry transports over $6 trillion worth of goods throughout the globe annually, accounting for approximately 35 percent of world trade by value — and according…
Posted In: Aviation | Institutional News
Aspiring Aviators Recreate Airport in Minecraft, Win Big at FAA Design Competition
As part of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Gaetz Aerospace Institute, students from Boynton Beach Community High School recreated the Boca Raton Airport in Minecraft, a…
Posted In: Computers and Technology | Institutional News
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Embry-Riddle No. 1 for Online Bachelor’s Degrees, Online Programs for Vets
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been awarded the No. 1 ranking for Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the newly released 2021 national college and university rankings…
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Meet the Leaders of the New Worldwide Campus Student Government Association
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students from around the globe have chosen the first three leaders of the inaugural Worldwide Campus Student Government Association (SGA).
The newly…
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Embry-Riddle Parent & Family Association Earns National Outreach Award
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus Parent & Family Association and Parent Ambassador Program have been recognized as having the Best Institutional…
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Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun Encourages Embry-Riddle Graduates to Remain Resilient and Take Their Place in the Innovation Economy
New graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, received encouragement from the head of the world’s largest…
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Over 2,700 Grads Honored in Worldwide Campus Virtual Commencement
On Saturday, Dec. 5, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus hosted a first-ever Virtual Commencement Ceremony to celebrate all graduates from spring, summer and…
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Florida Cybersecurity Task Force Works to Improve Safety for All
In keeping with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s strong emphasis on safety, the university on Dec. 11 hosted the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force to review risks as well…
Posted In: Institutional News | Security Intelligence and Safety
Students Collaborate on Inventions that Support Industry, Hands-On Learning
As the world marvels at systems that allow self-driving cars to detect obstacles, lane markings and traffic signals, the researchers designing such technology are engaged in an ongoing…
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Embry-Riddle Adds 17 New Aircraft to Fleet, More To Come in 2021
As demand for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s top-rated collegiate professional Aviation programs continues to grow, the university is pleased to introduce 17 new aircraft…
Posted In: Aviation | Institutional News
Green-Thumbed Honors Program Eagles Give Back, Work to Feed Local Community
About 35 students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Honors Program have worked all year long to feed people experiencing hunger and disenfranchisement throughout the local community,…
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Employee Spotlight: Pandemic Puts This Problem Solver’s Skills to the Test
After nearly 23 years with Embry-Riddle, where she has held a variety of roles — first in IT, and now as head of institutional efficiency — Cindy Bixler received her most…
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MicaPlex Firm Wins Grand Prize in Florida Startup Competition
Operating out of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex), surgical implant company Techfit Digital Surgery took…
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