Spring 2024
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General Salutes the Past, Prepares Future Leaders
Brig. General Daniel Woodward (’80), USAF (Ret.) leads the effort to maintain and promote America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.
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Embry-Riddle Alumna is an Airborne Environmentalist
Volunteer pilot aids in conservation
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‘Rocket Science Barbie’ Shares the Creativity of Tech
It's a Barbie World — We just do science in it.
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Maintenance 911 at 30,000 Feet
Alumnus is the one to call when something goes wrong in flight
Alumni News
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Eagle and NGPA Executive Director Helps ‘Build, Support and Unite’
Advocating for LGBTQ+ aviators, alumnus strengthens community, support and inclusion
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CAA Executive Returns Air Travel to the Glamorous Life
During pandemic, Jay Woo (’12) developed a VIP experience for air travelers
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Aviation Is Ryan Lynch’s Sweet Spot
This Eagle pilot has a sweet business that nurtures students
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Raising Donor Awareness Is a Peak Experience for Eagle
Alumna donates kidney and keeps on moving
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Combat Veterans and Children with Disabilities are Eagle’s Co-Pilots
Jim Lewis is flying to make a difference, one passenger at a time
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A Big-Picture Mentor Helped Eagle Christopher Awes ‘Go Wide’
Marine Corps veteran now drives the big jets for Atlas Air
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Pilots to the Rescue
Grad saves at-risk animals, one flight at a time
![Jeff Knittel, CEO of Airbus America, is interviewed by Aeronautical Science Student Madison Seymour in front of ERAU students during Aviation Week 2023.](https://lift.erau.edu/wp-content/uploads/Knittel-head-image-480x270.png)
Building on a Firm Foundation
Airbus Americas CEO gives advice to the next generation
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Luke Jones is a Restoration Mechanic With His Hands on History
An A&P certificate from Embry-Riddle helped this alumnus get to the Smithsonian
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A Conversation with a Transportation Groundbreaker
Arlando Teller has gone from rez kid to presidential appointee
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