Through the Decades
From the Cover Story sectionTake a walk through Embry-Riddle's history with this interactive timeline.
Fall 2015 Features
Miami Memories
From the In Other Words section“I came to appreciate the order of magnitude difference in aviation mechanic disciplines, compared with the … maintenance on my 1928 Model A Ford.”
The Latin American Department
From the Wings of Legacy sectionCentenarian ‘Zalo’ Lopez-Garzón (’43, MC) was one of the first international students at Embry-Riddle’s School of Aviation.
Trailblazer
From the Flight Path sectionMaj. Gen. Stayce Harris (’87, WW) of the Air Force Reserve is proud to walk the path set by some of her aviation heroes.
Onward and Upward
From the Special to this Issue sectionAt the end of a decade of leadership, President Emeritus John P. Johnson looks back on an era of innovation and discovery.
Strength in STEM
From the Giving To ERAU sectionSupport grows for a planned education center and planetarium at the Prescott Campus.
Legacy of Learning
From the Giving To ERAU sectionJames Raisbeck and Raisbeck Engineering endow chair at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus.
Giving History Its Place
From the Alumni in Action sectionPhil Metz (’81, DB) helps preserve Embry-Riddle’s past for future generations.
Jack Hunt Era
From the Special to this Issue sectionIn 1963, Jack Hunt took the reins of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute and turned it on its ear.
Operation Bootstrap
From the Special to this Issue sectionIn order to thrive, Embry-Riddle needed a cohesive campus with direct access to a runway. Tamiami Airport was closing, and a move became inevitable.
A Vision for a Western Campus
From the Special to this Issue sectionJack Hunt saw potential in the abandoned buildings that used to be home to Prescott College and picked up the land for a bargain.
National Championship Relived
From the Special to this Issue sectionCoach Ridder turned a fledgling athletics program with five sports, no facilities of its own, and a terrible losing streak into NAIA champions.
Also in This Issue
The “Opportunity of the Centennial”
From the From the President sectionInterim President John Watret defines his goals for Embry-Riddle’s next decade.
Embry-Riddle President Retires After Nearly 12 Years of Service
From the Chatter sectionChief Operating Officer John Watret was named interim president after John Johnson’s retirement, effective May 31.
Prescott Athletics Scores Commissioner’s Cup
From the Chatter sectionThe Eagles won three championships, in men’s cross country, men’s golf and women’s golf.
Altimeter
From the Chatter sectionPrescott named one of the best college observatories, strong finishes for flight teams and athletics, and more high points at Embry-Riddle.
Students Take ‘Going Green’ to a New Level
From the Chatter sectionEngineering students are bringing their diesel emissions test stand to real-world application.
Worldwide Campus Gains Contract for Military Education in South Korea, Japan
From the Chatter sectionA Department of Defense contract allows for more campuses in the Pacific.
Message from the Alumni Association
From the Alumni News sectionThroughout the past 90 years, one thing has remained constant for Embry-Riddle: aviation.
Events on the Radar
From the Alumni News sectionSee a selection of upcoming alumni events where you can network and socialize with fellow Eagles.
Opening Doors for Women Pilots
From the Alumni News sectionKathi Durst (’88, WW) leads flight at Dallas / Fort Worth.
Suborbital Space
From the Alumni News sectionEmbry-Riddle alumni are pioneering the study of noctilucent clouds.
The ERA of U: 90 Years of Embry-Riddle
From the Alumni News sectionIt’s your time to reminisce! Tell us about your time at ERAU.
Frederick Mirgle (’81, DB)
From the In Memoriam sectionProfessor Emeritus Grover Frederick “Fred” Mirgle passed away on July 4, 2015.
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