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LIFT Academy and Vincennes University Partnership Welcomes First Students in New Professional Pilot Training Program

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy and Vincennes University welcomed its first group of students in its professional pilot training partnership program last week.

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  • Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy and Vincennes University welcomed its first group of students in its professional pilot training partnership program last week.
  • The partnership offers students an opportunity to pursue the VU Aviation Associate Degree Program along with their professional flight training through LIFT Academy.
  • LIFT has 300 students in flight training and recently added an aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship program to its offerings as well.
  • About LIFT Academy: Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is a U.S.-based commercial aviation pilot training school owned and operated by Republic Airways.

Vaughn College President Appointed Chair of DOT Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force

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Friday, July 17, 2020
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FLUSHING, N.Y., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo was appointed chair of the Department of Transportation's Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force (YIATF) in an announcement today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo was appointed chair of the Department of Transportation's Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force (YIATF) in an announcement today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
  • The objective of YIATF is to encourage high school students to pursue in-demand careers in aviation.
  • "We are at a pivotal moment to reach out and develop the next generation of aviation and aerospace leadership," said DeVivo.
  • The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Vaughn College Launches Efforts to Support New York City High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Vaughn's staff was also trained on the Zoom platform to provide support to current, prospective and the New York City Department of Education high school students requiring assistance.

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  • Vaughn's staff was also trained on the Zoom platform to provide support to current, prospective and the New York City Department of Education high school students requiring assistance.
  • "We are working very hard to support all those within the Vaughn community and New York City area," said Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo, president of Vaughn College.
  • VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,600 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.

Vaughn College Celebrated International Drone Day on Saturday, May 4

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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FLUSHING, N.Y., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College celebrated its fourth annual International Drone Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a variety of activities for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/drone enthusiasts.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College celebrated its fourth annual International Drone Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a variety of activities for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/drone enthusiasts.
  • 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.
  • Ninety-six percent of Vaughn College graduates, eighty percent in their field of study, are employed or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation.
  • For more information on Vaughn College, please visit https://www.vaughn.edu/ .

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

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Monday, September 10, 2018
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U.S. News & World Report results released September 10 again recognized Vaughn in its 2019 survey of the best regional colleges.

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  • U.S. News & World Report results released September 10 again recognized Vaughn in its 2019 survey of the best regional colleges.
  • In this year's survey, for the second year in a row, Vaughn was ranked third in the Best Colleges for Veterans category.
  • Ninety-eight percent of Vaughn College graduates are placed in professional positions or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation.
  • The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.