The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University that we now know is the result of a rich and storied history. John Paul Riddle, a barnstormer, met T. Higbee Embry in 1925. Together they founded the Embry-Riddle Company, which teaches the brave to fly. The partnership led to a vision, which has since produced over 140,000 alumni. These alumni are innovators and help keep aerospace and the related industries safe and productive. Learn more about the history and future of Embry-Riddle or browse historical records from our digital repository. Embry-Riddle provides a top-quality education for recent high-school graduates, working adults and active military personnel, veterans, students in classrooms, as well as online learners. The campuses at Prescott and Daytona Beach in Arizona offer a more traditional residential experience. They include classrooms and laboratories, dorms and club, sports events and performances. Embry Riddle Online and Our Worldwide Campus offer state-of the-art technology which allows you to learn whenever you like. These are some fascinating facts and figures regarding Embry-Riddle.