Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Launches Centennial Celebration

School president invites all three campuses to participate in the special event.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 09:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University president Barry Butler addresses staff and faculty at the state of the university address in the school's ICI Center, in Daytona Beach on August 22, 2025. [Courtesy: ERAU/David Massey]

Key Takeaways:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is celebrating its centennial, marking 100 years since the Embry-Riddle Company's founding in 1925, which evolved into the current premier aerospace university.
The university has grown significantly from its initial aviation services and pilot training to become a global leader in aerospace education, offering diverse programs across its multiple campuses.
President P. Barry Butler highlighted ERAU's financial strength, consistent growth, and success, attributing it to the collective efforts of its staff, students, faculty, alumni, and strong partnerships.
Leaders emphasized the university's commitment to continued excellence and its role in shaping the future of aviation, aerospace, and the next generation of explorers.

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Most pilots know December 17, 1903, as the day that changed the world when the Wright brothers made their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

December 17, 1925, is also an important date in the aviation world, as it was the day T. Higbee Embry and John Paul Riddle decided to go into business together, launching the Embry-Riddle Company. At first the company performed a variety of aviation services, then settled into providing aviation education, and eventually evolved into the powerhouse known today.