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Lauren Stonefeld
From ROTC to New Beginnings: Embry-Riddle Alumna Shares Her Story
Lauren Stonefeld (’26) created a rewarding undergraduate experience for herself after departing from the Air Force ROTC program and devising a new career plan.
July 17, 2026
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Two Eagles Earn NOAA Scholarships, Set Sights on Studying Hurricanes and Wildfires
Simon Brown, a senior majoring in Aeronautical Science and Meteorology, and Sophia Noriega, a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, were selected for the Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
July 16, 2026
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The Evolving Path to Success at Embry-Riddle Worldwide & Online
Veteran, stay-at-home dad, student leader and research scholar Jacob Pritchard is redefining the online student experience while earning dual degrees and pursuing his master’s through Embry-Riddle Worldwide & Online.
July 15, 2026
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Eagle Conducts Undergraduate Research on Student Pilot Perceptions of Melanoma Risk
To help understand pilots’ attitudes toward the risk of melanoma, Sofia Prevatt, a recent Forensic Biology graduate at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus, conducted a survey of Aeronautical Science students to assess their awareness.
July 14, 2026
Aviation Psychology
Introducing Embry-Riddle's New Aviation Psychology Program
Learn what aviation psychology is and how Embry-Riddle Prescott’s new degree will prepare you for a career in the aviation psychology field and beyond.
July 13, 2026
Alex Machuca
From Retired to Ready: Alex Machuca Rebuilds Drones for the Future of Swarm Flight
Learn how Embry-Riddle UAS student Alex Machuca is restoring quadcopters and developing platforms for autonomous flight and swarm research.
July 10, 2026
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AI Can Sharpen, Not Short-Circuit, Students’ Writing Skills, Embry-Riddle Researcher Finds
An Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professor has conducted research showing that artificial intelligence can help students understand the writing process rather than supplant it.
July 9, 2026
David Zink
Embry-Riddle Student Explores the Expanding Role of Autonomous Systems
Graduate student David Zink is advancing uncrewed aircraft systems research through projects in public safety, environmental monitoring and autonomous flight innovation.
July 8, 2026
Embry-Riddle Students Earn National Honors at FBLA Collegiate Conference
Embry-Riddle Students Earn National Honors at FBLA Collegiate Conference
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students delivered an impressive performance in competition at the 2026 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference, capturing a national title in cybersecurity and earning top finishes in several other events.
July 8, 2026
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Protecting Future Astronauts: Embry-Riddle Researchers Study Radiation Effects on Micro Human Organs
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have designed and built a micro-scale brain, liver and gut system and exposed it to radiation to investigate the effects of one of the most dangerous health risks associated with space travel.
July 7, 2026
Noah Escobar
Finding Community and Opportunity at Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus
Noah Escobar reflects on first-year student life at Embry-Riddle Prescott and how he found community, mentorship and leadership opportunities.
July 6, 2026
Jocelynn Hubbert
This Embry-Riddle Graduate is Ready for the Next Chapter
Jocelynn Hubbert (’26) offers advice for Embry-Riddle students as she prepares to jump into a full-time role at Northrop Grumman.
July 3, 2026
Arjun Menon, Jadyn Fulcher and their Eagle peers designed a tool-tracking system for Embry-Riddle’s Robotics Lab.
Eagles Turn Innovative Tool-Tracking System Into Award-Winning Startup
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate Jadyn Fulcher knows the frustration of misplacing a tool in the middle of a project.
July 2, 2026
Professor Terry Oswalt
Embry-Riddle Professor Takes on Key U.S. Role in International Astronomy Organization
Dr. Terry Oswalt, professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has been elected to represent the United States in the International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organization often described as the “United Nations of Astronomy.”
July 1, 2026
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Aviation Leadership and Business with Emma Ruedlinger
Aviation Business Administration student Emma Ruedlinger shares how leadership in business and aviation, both on and off campus, has impacted her journey at Embry-Riddle and her future in the workforce.
July 1, 2026
Project Management Institute Approves Embry-Riddle Worldwide Student Chapter
June 30, 2026