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Designates February 10, 2026, as "Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Day" in Florida to recognize the university's contributions to aviation, aerospace, research, and innovation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University generated nearly $2.2 billion in economic impact in Florida in 2023, with its Research Park alone contributing $372 million and creating over 220 high-wage jobs

The university achieved Carnegie R-2 Research designation in 2025 and secured over $50 million in external research funding for fiscal year 2024-2025, a record in university history

Student-led projects include EagleCam, the first university student-built payload to land on the moon, and LLAMAS, which captured the first video of crew operations during a civilian spacewalk

The university has more than 150,000 alumni worldwide, including 10 astronauts and 13 four-star generals and admirals from the U.S. Armed Forces