Kris Paronto, a former Army Ranger, told an audience of about 850 at in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletic Center that in no way should his remarks about what he observed at Benghazi be interpreted as politically motivated. “I’m here for only one reason tonight, and that’s to tell you what I saw as one of the guys on the ground when the terrorists attacked during the Battle of Benghazi,” he said. Paronto praised ERAU graduate Glen A. Doherty, one of four Americans killed … [Read more...] about Soldier Shares Benghazi Battle Experience
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ERAU Astrophysicists Listening as Black Holes Collide
Cataclysmic events, like the merger of two massively dense black holes, result in vibrations or ripples in the universe that eventually reach Earth. That is how Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University astrophysicists describe gravitational waves that stretch and compress the fabric of space. “The metaphor that we like to use is that gravitational waves let us hear the universe,” said ERAU physicist Dr. Brennan Hughey. “Most astronomy is done through photons in one way or another – everything … [Read more...] about ERAU Astrophysicists Listening as Black Holes Collide
ERAU Graduates Ranking Among Best For Job Placement
A record number of graduates – 202 students – received degrees during fall commencement ceremonies for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dec. 12. Praising the students as being among “...the brightest ever to earn ERAU degrees,” Frank Ayers, chancellor of the Prescott campus for the nation’s highest ranked aviation and aerospace university, said the graduating students were headed toward career opportunities which were unparalleled. Commencement speaker Barbara Barrett, board chairman … [Read more...] about ERAU Graduates Ranking Among Best For Job Placement
ERAU Home for Guinness World Record Model Aircraft Collection
Odds are that if it ever flew – anywhere – a model of that aircraft is in the Guinness World Record collection housed in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University library in Prescott. Known as the John W. Kalusa Miniature Aircraft Collection, the one-of-a-kind display showcases 5,829 models of private, commercial, military and concept airplanes, balloons, dirigibles, rockets and spacecraft. In fact, the comprehensive collection includes Kalusa’s hand-carved model of the 15th century sketch … [Read more...] about ERAU Home for Guinness World Record Model Aircraft Collection
Amelia Earhart Talk at Embry-Riddle
Learn about the dynamic but short career of legendary Amelia Earhart from highly decorated, combat pilot Ernest E. Tissot Jr., Rear Admiral USN, Retired. This free, public, multi-media Aviation History Program titled Amelia Earhart: A Study in Courage, Daring and Foolhardiness is presented at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Davis Auditorium in Prescott, at 7 PM on September 9. Telephone (928) 777-6985 for details. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Davis Auditorium is located at … [Read more...] about Amelia Earhart Talk at Embry-Riddle