The International Student Association (ISA) and the Center for International Programs and Studies (CIPS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invite the public to attend its free, annual International Festival from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, March 30. Festival attendees will be given a “Passport” allowing them to sample authentic international cuisine. The food, inspired by authentic recipes submitted by Embry-Riddle’s international student community, will be provided by Sodexo. “The focus of … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Free International Festival at Embry-Riddle in March
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Celestial Gala Honored Jim and Linda Lee, Celebrated Planetarium
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott celebrated the five-year anniversary of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium while honoring ERAU patrons, the Lees, at a Spring Celestial Gala that raised more than $70,000 to support the facility and STEM programming. The Lees have been strong contributors to the success of the Quad Cities area for decades in a number of ways through charitable donations and business endeavors. They have donated to many community organizations and have impacted … [Read more...] about Celestial Gala Honored Jim and Linda Lee, Celebrated Planetarium
ERAU Planning Expansion to Keep Up with Growth
With the announcement of record enrollment this semester, 3,166 students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chancellor Anette Karlsson says a new five-year plan for growth and expansion is being introduced, including new facilities on the Prescott campus. Major construction efforts will include a new wind tunnel to replace the current one. Also being planned are a new contemporary student union building, a new residence hall to accommodate the growing student population, and renovation … [Read more...] about ERAU Planning Expansion to Keep Up with Growth
ERAU Creates Unique Business College
Growing demand for increased knowledge of the interrelationship of business, security and cybersecurity prompted the administration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) to create the College of Business, Security and Intelligence (CBSI). It is the only college of its type in the nation, said Chancellor Anette Karlsson. The unique college was announced formally during the annual Board of Visitors meeting Sept. 29 on the ERAU campus. During that afternoon meeting, Karlsson introduced … [Read more...] about ERAU Creates Unique Business College
Embry-Riddle Planning Major Expansion
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Chancellor Anette Karlsson shared plans for major expansion on the ERAU Prescott campus in coming years with the Board of Visitors during its fall meeting Sept. 29. Karlsson said expansion proposals were prompted by the increasing enrollment on the Prescott campus. This fall, enrollment is approaching 3,200. In 2020, enrollment was 3,004; and in 2019, enrollment was 2,946. Those numbers include both undergraduate and graduate students. Major … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Planning Major Expansion
Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott
What was formerly a City of Prescott annex building behind City Hall is now home to the Center for the Future, a hub for innovation, incubation, business attraction, growth and retention of cutting-edge technology firms. It became official at noon, Friday, July 13, when CFF President and Director John Haass, Ph.D., was joined by leaders from the community, city, Yavapai County, State of Arizona and representatives of Congress in declaring the CFF officially at home at 220 South … [Read more...] about Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott
Center for the Future Set for Cyber Mobility
The Center for the Future (CFF), a project dedicated to the creation of economic development growth and quality job creation, has moved into office space provided by the City of Prescott. The Prescott City Council approved a lease agreement on March 9, making the space available to the Center for the Future and its parent organization, the Prescott Regional Opportunity Foundation (PROF), a non-profit organization. The space, formerly identified as the City Hall Annex just east of Prescott … [Read more...] about Center for the Future Set for Cyber Mobility
ERAU Closes Out 2020 with Vigor
Despite a year of detours along the academic pathway, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) President Barry Butler and Chancellor Anette Karlsson say 2020 ended with noteworthy achievements. Hundreds Graduate in Virtual Commencement Recognizing students by name, degree and academic honors, Chancellor Karlsson and other academic leaders granted degrees to 621 undergraduate and graduate students during virtual ceremonies Dec. 12. In addition, 50 students received military commissions – … [Read more...] about ERAU Closes Out 2020 with Vigor
