Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Vaughn College Joins National Initiative on College Cost Transparency

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Friday, October 6, 2023

FLUSHING, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has pledged its inclusion in the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT), a coalition of more than 360* institutions of higher education that have voluntarily committed to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity, and understanding around student financial aid offers. Together, these institutions serve more than 3.5 million college students in the United States.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has pledged its inclusion in the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT), a coalition of more than 360* institutions of higher education that have voluntarily committed to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity, and understanding around student financial aid offers.
  • "Understanding the financial commitment it takes to attend college and receiving upfront, accurate, and clear information beforehand is key to a student's success," said Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo.
  • The College Cost Transparency Initiative will be managed by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) through a grant from Strada Education Foundation.
  • VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,200 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online.

Vaughn College Selected as Top Regional College by U.S. News

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Monday, September 18, 2023

FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has been ranked among the top 20 best colleges in the regional North by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023 survey results released September 18 also recognized Vaughn at #4 as a top institution for "Social Mobility," moving up 15 spots since last year. The rankings serve as a guide for prospective students and their families, evaluating 1,500 colleges and universities on a variety of measures of academic quality.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has been ranked among the top 20 best colleges in the regional North by U.S. News & World Report.
  • VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,200 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online.
  • The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
  • For more information on Vaughn College, please visit‥ http://www.vaughn.edu .

OTG Reinforces Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Raffaele Piarulli as Chief Operating Officer and Michael Mullaney as Executive Vice President of Business Development

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTG, the hospitality group responsible for transforming the airport dining experience across North America, today announces the appointments of Raffaele Piarulli as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") and Michael Mullaney as Executive Vice President ("EVP") of Business Development.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTG, the hospitality group responsible for transforming the airport dining experience across North America, today announces the appointments of Raffaele Piarulli as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") and Michael Mullaney as Executive Vice President ("EVP") of Business Development.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Raffaele Piarulli and Michael Mullaney to the team as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development," said Rick Blatstein, CEO of OTG.
  • Piarulli will assume the responsibilities of COO from OTG's previous President & COO, Aaron Kling, who will continue to serve as President of the company.
  • The addition of Piarulli and Mullaney marks a crucial step in fortifying OTG's leadership team for the future.

The Vertical Flight Society Announces the Winners of the 3rd Annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight Student Competition

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Friday, June 9, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its third annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition. Auburn University took first place, University of Maryland took second and McGill University took third:

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  • Auburn University Wins Top Honors in eVTOL Drone Competition, followed by University of Maryland and McGill University
    FAIRFAX, Va., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its third annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition.
  • The Vertical Flight Society encourages universities from around the world to form teams and take part in this exciting and challenging competition next year.
  • The Vertical Flight Society is the world's premier vertical flight technical society.
  • Since it was founded as the American Helicopter Society in 1943, the Society has been a major force in the advancement of vertical flight.

Vaughn College Celebrates the Class of 2023 at its 91st Commencement Ceremony

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Friday, May 26, 2023

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 26, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 20, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology celebrated the Class of 2023 at its annual commencement ceremony. Edwin J. Clark, Jr. '91, Vaughn alumnus and vice president and general manager of the Boeing 737 program and manufacturing site in Renton, Washington delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 20, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology celebrated the Class of 2023 at its annual commencement ceremony.
  • He advised students to find something they are passionate about, and to work hard and take chances to achieve their dreams.
  • VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,200 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online.
  • Vaughn College serves many first-generation Americans and first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Airlines for America President and Chief Executive Officer Nicholas E. Calio Honored at Vaughn College Gala

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College honored Nicholas E. Calio, president and chief executive officer of Airlines for America (A4A), for his role as a leader and advocate for America's airlines and for his dedication in creating opportunities for the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders. The eighth annual event was held on Thursday, April 13.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College honored Nicholas E. Calio, president and chief executive officer of Airlines for America (A4A), for his role as a leader and advocate for America's airlines and for his dedication in creating opportunities for the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders.
  • Anne Thompson, national chief environmental affairs correspondent for NBC News, was the emcee for the evening that also highlighted outstanding academic and professional achievements of Vaughn students.
  • We are deeply appreciative of A4A's generous sponsorship of Vaughn College and our graduates who aspire to be future industry leaders."
  • "Vaughn College does an exceptional job of instilling the same message my parents instilled on me," said Calio.

Delta TechOps Donates Pratt & Whitney JT8D Engine to Vaughn College

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College, a partner school for Delta TechOps, received an engine donation in March to assist students studying to become aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with their training. Through Delta TechOps' TechU AMT career pathway program, Delta's partnership with Vaughn College plays a vital role in meeting the demand for certified AMTs in the metropolitan region as well as across the nation.

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  • Through Delta TechOps' TechU AMT career pathway program, Delta's partnership with Vaughn College plays a vital role in meeting the demand for certified AMTs in the metropolitan region as well as across the nation.
  • The donated engine is a JT8D, an engine that is considered highly durable and reliable having completed more than 673 million dependable flying hours since entering service.
  • "Delta TechOps' partnership with Vaughn College plays a critical role in meeting workforce demands, with Vaughn graduates representing over one-third of TechOps employees in the tri-state area," said Delta TechOps Director of Aircraft Line Maintenance Salvatore Giaimo.
  • "We value our partnership with Delta TechOps and are grateful for the support our students receive through the career pathway program," said Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo.

Calio Honored at Vaughn College Annual Gala

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Monday, April 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio was honored at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology's spring 2023 gala.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio was honored at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology's spring 2023 gala.
  • Vaughn College, a private college in New York, specializes in aviation education and is a pipeline to many A4A member carriers.
  • "I am honored and humbled to celebrate Vaughn College because I believe in what Vaughn does, what it stands for and what it produces," Calio said.
  • As a first-generation college graduate, Calio addressed the opportunities higher education provides and the importance of Vaughn's workforce pipeline.

Task Force Presents Recommendations to Address the Talent Shortage In Aviation And Aerospace to the Federal Aviation Administration

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Friday, September 23, 2022

FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Youth Access to Aviation Jobs in America Task Force, chaired by Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon DeVivo, voted on and submitted their final report to the Federal Aviation Administration. This national Task Force, comprised of 21 members, delivered 21 recommendations that seek to address the talent shortage in aviation and aerospace.

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  • This national Task Force, comprised of 21 members, delivered 21 recommendations that seek to address the talent shortage in aviation and aerospace.
  • Task Force members came from across the country and brought a variety of viewpoints from industry, secondary education, workforce associations, training providers and colleges.
  • "The solution to solving the workforce crisis in aviation and aerospace is outreach to underrepresented groups," said DeVivo.
  • Francesca Marricco, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 7184296600, [email protected]
    Maureen Kiggins, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 7184296600, [email protected]

Vaughn College Selected as Top Regional College by U.S. News

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the twelfth year in a row, Vaughn College has been ranked among the top colleges. The U.S. News & World Report survey results released September 12 recognized Vaughn in its 2022 survey of the best colleges in the regional North. The rankings serve as a guide for prospective students and their families, evaluating 1,500 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality.

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  • The U.S. News & World Report survey results released September 12 recognized Vaughn in its 2022 survey of the best colleges in the regional North.
  • Vaughn was also ranked in the top 20 institutions for "Social Mobility" in the regional North category.
  • VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,500 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online.
  • Francesca Marricco, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology - Flushing, NY, 7184296600, [email protected]
    Maureen Kiggins, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology - Flushing, NY, 17184296600, [email protected]