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David Velasco went from winning on the court as an Eagle basketball star to a career as an aerospace engineer through experiencing and sharing the power of mentoring. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle Athletics)
Mentorship Helped an International Student-Athlete Take His Best Shot
Eagle basketball star David Velasco was part of a mentorship program for student-athletes that was so valuable to his academic success that he became a mentor himself.
November 7, 2024
John Fare ('11) is now the Senior Director of Aviation at Johnson & Johnson.
Leading With Purpose and Passion
John Fare ('11), a 2011 graduate of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University with a Master’s in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Safety Systems, is now the Senior Director of Aviation at Johnson & Johnson (J&J).
October 29, 2024
Embry‑Riddle aviation professor Melissa Burns is all smiles when she’s flying her EDGE 540 aircraft. (Photo: Aviation PhotoCrew)
Eagle on the Edge: Accomplished Aviation Professor Aims to Make Safety Second Nature for Students
As an extreme sports icon and working airline pilot, this alumna turned assistant professor offers a real-life example of aviation safety.
October 24, 2024
Zach Grey, a would-be fighter pilot, shifted his passion from ROTC to mathematics, becoming a top researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He is advancing wind turbine technology and additive manufacturing to promote global energy solutions. (Photo: Zach Grey/NIST)
How Did a Would-Be Fighter Pilot Change His Angle of Attack?
A love of mathematics led Zach Grey to research that will advance manufacturing and renewable energy.
October 14, 2024
Christa Foster, an Embry‑Riddle Worldwide graduate. (Photo: Christa Foster)
Finding Passion Serving at the Forefront
Christa Foster, a U.S. Army veteran and Aeronautics major, merges her passion for aviation with her academic and leadership roles, aiming to inspire and excel in the aviation industry.
October 8, 2024
Charlie Krone at Spire Global. (Photo: Charlie Krone)
From Ska to Space One Eagles Unconventional Journey to a Dream Career
Charlie Krone's journey from ska band to Spire Global exemplifies the power of following one's internal compass, even when it constantly recalculates.
October 3, 2024
Gabby Reece spends her workday in a laboratory, but soon she will also be visiting crime scenes in her work for the Phoenix Police Department Crime Laboratory. Her Embry‑Riddle degree in Forensic Biology prepared her to perform DNA analysis that supports law enforcement.
Gabby Reece Is on the Case Thanks to a Forensic Biology Degree
Putting her recent degree in Forensic Biology to work, Gabby Reece is now a scientist interpreting DNA evidence in a crime lab.
September 26, 2024
Operation Song® pairs professional songwriters with veterans, active-duty military members and their families to create songs that share, celebrate and heal.
Operation Song CEO Helps Americans Tune Into Veterans
Led by Eagle and United States Army veteran Jon Foti, Operation Song® uses music to share healing stories from active duty military, veterans and military families.
September 17, 2024
Cyber Intelligence and Security student Makayla Gill on the Prescott, Arizona, campus. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle/Connor Mcshane)
Securing the Future With Cyber Intelligence and Security
A dedicated Cyber Intelligence and Security major, Makayla Gill discovered her passion for cybersecurity at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and is excited about making a difference in the field.
September 10, 2024
Charting a course from a young enthusiast to a captain at Atlas Air, Wes Atteberry's story is one of gratitude and giving back. A beneficiary of Atlas Air's proactive recruitment at Embry‑Riddle, where he shaped his skills, Wes now dedicates himself as a recruiter, paying forward the opportunities that launched his career. His journey from a pivotal rooftop conversation at a career fair to guiding aspiring pilots underscores his commitment to encouraging the next wave of aviators.
First Officer Charts Course for Aspiring Pilots at Atlas Air
From Embry‑Riddle to Atlas Air, First Officer Wes Atteberry inspires as a recruiter, paying forward his aviation journey.
September 5, 2024
Dr. Michael Santonino and a group of students from Embry-Riddle’s Asia Campus enjoy a visit to an air show. (Photo: Dr. Michael Santonino)
Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Faculty Add Extra Experience to Expand and Humanize Business Education
The wide-ranging experience of Embry-Riddle’s faculty adds value and takes business education to a whole new human level.
August 29, 2024
Nichole Stall hero image.
Embry‑Riddle Fuels Eagle’s Journey as She Pursues All Things Aviation
From turning wrenches to doing touch-and-gos, Embry-Riddle is helping student Nichole Stall explore the full range of possible aviation careers.
August 20, 2024