VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY


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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 Celebrates the Class of 2022 at 90th Commencement Ceremony

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

FLUSHING, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 21, Vaughn College celebrated the Class of 2022 at its 90th commencement ceremony. Queens Borough President and Vaughn Alumnus Donovan Richards '11 delivered the commencement address to students. Richards' compelling speech about achieving success and the value of a college degree noted, "Understand that even if the path your life takes is not the path you envisioned, there's possibility and promise around every bend. I guarantee there will be plenty of opportunities to put that Vaughn degree to good use, especially here in Queens County."

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 21, Vaughn College celebrated the Class of 2022 at its 90th commencement ceremony.
  • I guarantee there will be plenty of opportunities to put that Vaughn degree to good use, especially here in Queens County."
  • 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.
  • 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]

Cargo Airlines Association President Stephen A. Alterman Honored at Vaughn College Gala

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Monday, December 6, 2021

FLUSHING, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology honored Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airlines Association president and chairman for the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security Advisory Committee, for his role as an influential leader in the air cargo industry and his dedicated support of Vaughn College.

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology honored Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airlines Association president and chairman for the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security Advisory Committee, for his role as an influential leader in the air cargo industry and his dedicated support of Vaughn College.
  • "We are deeply appreciative of Cargo Airline Association's generous sponsorship and relationship with the College that will support Vaughn students in all programs through internship and career opportunities."
  • Vaughn College serves many first-generation Americans and first-generation college students and seeks to provide an engaging educational experience for every student as well as creating a lifetime of opportunity for all.
  • "The future of the aviation industry is vitally dependent on educational institutions like Vaughn College.

Vaughn College Appoints Peter Vaughn as Chair of its Board of Trustees

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

FLUSHING, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has announced the appointment of Peter Vaughn as chair of the board of trustees.

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has announced the appointment of Peter Vaughn as chair of the board of trustees.
  • Chair Vaughn joined the board in 2013 and is the third generation of the family to be actively involved in the institution.
  • Chair Vaughn succeeds Ken Stauffer '83, Vaughn College alumnus and co-founder of Technology Assurance Labs.
  • Francesca Marricco, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 7184296600, [email protected]
    Maureen Kiggins, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 17184296600, [email protected]

Vaughn College Appoints New Members to its Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

FLUSHING, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has announced the appointment of two new board members beginning in October 2021.

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vaughn College has announced the appointment of two new board members beginning in October 2021.
  • "We are very fortunate to have such prominent and knowledgeable individuals with impressive qualifications as Ms. Clark and Dr. Raghu join our board of trustees.
  • 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, 7184296600, [email protected]
    Maureen Kiggins, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 7184296600, [email protected]

Vaughn College Appoints Barry Eccleston to Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College has announced that Barry Eccleston, retired chief executive officer and president of Airbus Americas, Inc., is the newest member of its board of trustees.

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College has announced that Barry Eccleston, retired chief executive officer and president of Airbus Americas, Inc., is the newest member of its board of trustees.
  • 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.
  • Ninety-nine percent of Vaughn College graduates, eighty three percent in their field of study, are placed in professional positions or choose to continue their education within one year.
  • The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

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

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Honored at Vaughn College Gala

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

FLUSHING, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College honored William J. Flynn, chair of the board and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. for his role as an influential leader in the aviation and aerospace industries, and his dedicated support of Vaughn College at the sixth annual event on Thursday, November 7.

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College honored William J. Flynn, chair of the board and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. for his role as an influential leader in the aviation and aerospace industries, and his dedicated support of Vaughn College at the sixth annual event on Thursday, November 7.
  • Anne Thompson, chief environmental affairs reporter of NBC news, returned as master of ceremonies for an evening that also highlighted outstanding academic and professional achievements of Vaughn students.
  • Vaughn College serves many first-generation Americans and first-generation college students and seeks to provide an engaging educational experience for every student.
  • The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Vaughn College Concluded its 87th Commencement Ceremony with Speaker: Scott C. Donnelly, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron, Inc.

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Friday, May 24, 2019

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College celebrated its 87th Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the William R. DeCota Hangar.

Key Points: 
  • FLUSHING, N.Y., May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Vaughn College celebrated its 87th Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the William R. DeCota Hangar.
  • Scott C. Donnelly, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Textron, Inc. delivered the commencement address to nearly 200 graduates and their families.
  • Donnelly joined Textron in July 2008 as executive vice president and chief operating officer and was promoted to president and chief operating officer in January 2009.
  • The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.