Education Champion Mori Hosseini Lauds Embry-Riddle, University of Florida Rankings
U.S. News & World Report this week named not one, but two State of Florida institutions as providing the nation’s top online undergraduate degree programs – a development lauded by prominent higher education champion Mori Hosseini.
Hosseini, chairman and CEO of ICI Homes, commended both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the University of Florida for being tied for No. 1 on U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
“It should be a point of pride for all Floridians to see Embry-Riddle and the University of Florida sharing honors as the No. 1 online bachelor’s programs in the country,” Hosseini said. “As the chair of the board of trustees for both institutions, I’m privileged to have an insider’s view of the effort and value these online programs represent. On a personal level, online education helps students launch and advance their careers. For our state, online education is the skill-building resource that creates a workforce with the talent and ingenuity critical to our prosperity and security.”
In addition to tying for No. 1 in for Online Bachelor’s Programs, U.S. News & World Report also ranked Embry-Riddle’s online bachelor’s programs for military veterans the best in the United States for the seventh consecutive year.
“Embry-Riddle’s top rankings for online bachelor’s programs reflect our commitment to making quality education accessible around the world and at any point in a person’s career,” said Embry-Riddle President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D. “As a pioneer of distance learning, we have built an online community that engages and serves students. It is a particular point of pride that Embry-Riddle has helped so many veterans make a transition to well-paid jobs that contribute to our economy and security.”
Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus, which administers the university’s online programs in addition to offering in-classroom courses, ensures the academic success of its students by continually working to find new ways of engaging with distance learners and offering the resources they need to excel.
“Year over year, we push ourselves to discover new ways to deliver robust, industry-relevant coursework throughout all of our programs,” said Dr. John R. Watret, Worldwide Campus chancellor. “We understand that our graduates make a significant impact on society on a global scale, and the care and preparation we provide when they are students is paramount to their success in the industry.”
For more than 50 years, Embry-Riddle has offered world-class educational opportunities in multiple modalities to include online and in-person courses. Degree programs are offered at nearly 125 locations around the world, including many military installations.