Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

06/01/2026

Nearly 200 university researchers and space industry leaders gathered at Kennedy Space Center last month to take the next step in building Florida's future in space.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University joined seven other Florida universities — alongside NASA officials, space industry leaders, and investors — for a day-long discussion on the Florida Space Research Consortium, a statewide partnership focused on space research, innovation, and workforce development.

Dr. Jeremy Ernst, Embry-Riddle's vice president for Research and Doctoral Programs, shared that the university is eager to contribute through its faculty, research capabilities, and students — with a shared goal of driving the future of space systems.

Read more about how Embry-Riddle and its partners are shaping Florida's role in the global space economy: https://ow.ly/eEiZ50Z5O8l

Nearly 200 university researchers and representatives of the space industry gathered at the Kennedy Space Center to launch the next phase of the Florida Space Research Consortium (FSRC), a statewide partnership designed to align Florida’s universities around space research, innovation and workforc...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University pauses to honor the service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. We remember their courage, their sacrifice and the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/22/2026

Reflecting on the incredible achievements of our Eagles past and present, it’s amazing to see where their journeys take them after graduation.

Alumna Shafali “Shay” Bhardwaj developed the skills at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus to stand out in the aerospace industry. From managing research flights at Zero-G to joining NASA’s Gateway Program, she is now working to make microgravity research accessible to scientists and students worldwide — including a goal to bring a parabolic flight program to her alma mater.

Read more about her journey: https://ow.ly/cRTH50Z1R3S

05/21/2026

The Arizona Legislature has recognized Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Centennial with formal proclamations honoring a century of contributions to aviation and aerospace in Arizona, across the nation and around the world.

The proclamations recognize the university's founding in 1926 and its rise as a global leader in aviation and aerospace education, built on a strong commitment to innovation, research and workforce development. They also underscore its deep roots in Arizona, dating back to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Campus's opening in 1978.

Today, the Prescott Campus serves more than 3,200 students. It is home to the nation's only College of Business, Security and Intelligence, which plays a key role in Arizona's workforce pipeline and supports the state's leadership in aerospace, defense and national security.

Read more: https://ow.ly/zxmn50Z1R3l

05/18/2026

We are officially nine weeks away from the world's greatest aviation celebration, and our Eagles are ready to land in Wisconsin. ✈️

If you are attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 July 20–26, make sure to visit Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Booth 49. See you there!

05/18/2026

The future of flight in Florida is taking shape — and it's happening at Embry-Riddle.

The Florida Department of Transportation and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently co-hosted the inaugural Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium at the Daytona Beach Campus, bringing together more than 300 researchers, policymakers and aviation innovators for two days of collaboration.

Attendees explored the technologies poised to reshape transportation — from air taxis and autonomous drones to electric and hydrogen propulsion systems — and witnessed a live flight demonstration of BETA Technologies' all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft.

The conversations sparked here will help guide Florida's path toward becoming a national leader in commercial advanced air mobility operations.

Read more: https://ow.ly/flMy50Z0mXr

05/18/2026

In exciting news, we welcomed military leaders and government officials for the groundbreaking of a new ROTC complex at our Daytona Beach Campus. 🦅

The state-of-the-art facility will serve Embry‑Riddle’s premier U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy ROTC programs, furthering the university’s tradition of educating top-tier military officers.

Central to the complex will be a memorial site honoring Eagles who died serving their country — a permanent space to reinforce the building’s foundation of leadership, service and remembrance.

View more: https://ow.ly/658H50YXzNP

Embry-Riddle Breaks Ground on New ROTC Complex to Support Highly Ranked, Growing Programs

05/13/2026

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the iconic film "Top Gun," we're looking back at how Embry-Riddle alumnus Capt. Brian "Ferg" Ferguson ('93) helped cinematic aviators as they worked on the film “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Read more about this unique collaboration: https://ow.ly/PgRg50YYfph

05/04/2026