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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s residential campuses in Arizona and Florida produce the highest-paid graduates in their respective states, according to a Business Insider analysis of federal higher education data.

Families and friends from across the country and around the globe recently gathered to celebrate more than 400 Eagles earning their diplomas from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus.

Students from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Cyber Intelligence and Security (CIS) department were invited to develop and host a capture-the-flag competition at the recent Aviation Cybersecurity Summit in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 2-4.

An alumnus and seasoned aviation business executive, Joe Gibney stepped into the role of dean of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s David B. O’Maley College of Business in early March with a clear mandate — strengthen the college’s industry relevance, expand opportunities for students and position the college as the premier destination for aviation and aerospace business education.

Kenn Ricci, an Embry‑Riddle Board of Trustees member and a world-renowned aviation entrepreneur whose companies include private aviation leader Flexjet, told graduates of the world’s leading aviation and aerospace institution that aviators have a special bond.

At the commencement ceremony for Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona, campus, more than 500 graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees.

Michael Manazir, retired two-star rear admiral and author of “Learn How to Lead to Win,” recently encouraged Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students to embrace their potential as leaders and to reframe mistakes as learning opportunities.

Aerospace leaders, cybersecurity experts and students gathered at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University to address a pressing aerospace challenge: securing increasingly interconnected, AI-enabled flight and space systems.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University senior Lucas Cohen has already completed top internships at Collins Aerospace and founded his own successful business.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University student Michael Boehm had attempted the National Security Agency’s Codebreaker Challenge every year since his freshman year.

The Arizona Legislature has recognized Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Centennial with formal proclamations honoring the university’s century of contributions to aviation and aerospace in the state, across the nation and around the world.

From ports in Bangladesh to aerospace companies in Germany and France, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University professor Dr. Burak Cankaya is exploring ways to leverage artificial intelligence for business and entrepreneurship applications and share that knowledge with students.