Through the Decades
From the Cover Story sectionTake a walk through Embry-Riddle's history with this interactive timeline.
Take a walk through Embry-Riddle's history with this interactive timeline.
“I came to appreciate the order of magnitude difference in aviation mechanic disciplines, compared with the … maintenance on my 1928 Model A Ford.”
Centenarian ‘Zalo’ Lopez-Garzón (’43, MC) was one of the first international students at Embry-Riddle’s School of Aviation.
Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris (’87, WW) of the Air Force Reserve is proud to walk the path set by some of her aviation heroes.
At the end of a decade of leadership, President Emeritus John P. Johnson looks back on an era of innovation and discovery.
Support grows for a planned education center and planetarium at the Prescott Campus.
James Raisbeck and Raisbeck Engineering endow chair at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus.
Phil Metz (’81, DB) helps preserve Embry-Riddle’s past for future generations.
In 1963, Jack Hunt took the reins of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute and turned it on its ear.
In order to thrive, Embry-Riddle needed a cohesive campus with direct access to a runway. Tamiami Airport was closing, and a move became inevitable.
Jack Hunt saw potential in the abandoned buildings that used to be home to Prescott College and picked up the land for a bargain.
Coach Ridder turned a fledgling athletics program with five sports, no facilities of its own, and a terrible losing streak into NAIA champions.
Interim President John Watret defines his goals for Embry-Riddle’s next decade.
Chief Operating Officer John Watret was named interim president after John Johnson’s retirement, effective May 31.
The Eagles won three championships, in men’s cross country, men’s golf and women’s golf.
Prescott named one of the best college observatories, strong finishes for flight teams and athletics, and more high points at Embry-Riddle.
Engineering students are bringing their diesel emissions test stand to real-world application.
A Department of Defense contract allows for more campuses in the Pacific.
Throughout the past 90 years, one thing has remained constant for Embry-Riddle: aviation.
See a selection of upcoming alumni events where you can network and socialize with fellow Eagles.
Kathi Durst (’88, WW) leads flight at Dallas / Fort Worth.
Embry-Riddle alumni are pioneering the study of noctilucent clouds.
It’s your time to reminisce! Tell us about your time at ERAU.
Professor Emeritus Grover Frederick “Fred” Mirgle passed away on July 4, 2015.
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