First-Time Father, Full-Time Student

With Father’s Day right around the corner, check out what a current Vaughn College student says about being a first-time father and full-time student.

Making the Most of Your Summer

Summer internships are more popular and important than ever. Students are ditching the traditional summer break in exchange for job experience.

Reach Your Goals with the Power of Positive Thinking

Positive thinking may be more powerful and have more benefits than you realize. It can help you keep a clear mind and keep you focused on your end goals.

Vaughn College Hosts Second Annual International Drone Day Event

Vaughn College will host its second annual International Drone Day on May 6, 2017. It’s a hands-on, high flying experience you won’t want to miss!

Vaughn Graduate Lands Her Dream Job in Air Traffic Control

Vaughn College graduate, Jessenia Diaz, pursues her passion and lands her dream job after graduation working as an air traffic controller at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New Aviation Technology Geared Toward Quieter and More Efficient Aircraft

With new aviation technology underway, many airlines are switching to quieter more eco-friendly planes in an effort to reduce both air and noise pollution.

Vaughn College Robotics Team Upping Their Game for World Championship

The Vaughn College Robotics Team is going for their second consecutive World Championship title at the 2017 VEX Worlds Robotics Competition this month.

How Airports Keep Passengers Safe in Stormy Weather

Air travel during stormy weather can be challenging. Knowing the intense protocol airports enforce to keep passengers safe may encourage more patience.

Best Ways to Stay Connected On-Campus as a Commuter

College life is an exciting time to broaden your horizons and explore new possibilities. Joining clubs and campus activities are a great way for commuters to stay connected and achieve a well-rounded college experience.

Choosing the Right College for You

Choosing the “right” college is exciting, but can be overwhelming. Here we list the top 10 ways to help you choose the best college for you.

Vaughn Basketball: Warriors Shooting to Take Home Championship

The Vaughn College men’s basketball team is in top form and gearing up for what may be the best year yet.

Vaughn College Steeped in Aviation History

To celebrate Aviation History Month, we are recounting the exciting pathway that has brought Vaughn College to the forefront of aeronautics education.

Pilot Shortage Could Have Silver Lining

The pilot shortage might have the aviation industry scrambling, but for aspiring pilots it could mean more job opportunities with higher salaries.

3D Printing Revolutionizes Aviation Industry

What was once a futuristic possibility is now becoming a reality. Find out 3D printing for aircraft is flying above and beyond engineers’ wildest dreams

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Vaughn College is committed to making its programs affordable by offering a range of financial aid options. Working directly with our financial aid advisers can ensure the process goes as smooth as possible.

Mechatronic Engineering Graduate Lands Dream Job in Robotics

Jefferson Maldonado ’16 found his dream job quickly after graduating from Vaughn College with a BS in Mechatronic Engineering.

Student Spotlight: My First Week at Vaughn

International transfer student discusses how Orientation helped him transition and achieve his educational goals.

VAUGHN STUDENTS ATTEND EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016

The sky was the limit this year as over half-a-million people gathered at one of the world’s largest air shows.

Is Aviation Maintenance the Career You’ve Been Looking For?

Register today for our Aviation Maintenance Information Session to find out if this exciting field is right for you.

Galeao Airport Undergoes
$2 Billion Renovation Ahead of
Olympic Games

With half a million visitors expected to land for the world-wide mega sporting event, the city’s only international airport has transformed its infrastructure to handle the influx of flights and to improve the traveler experience.

Bats Are Helping to Make Better Drones

We often hear the expression “blind as a bat,” but new data from a recent study by Lund University in Sweden―on the flying techniques of the long-eared bat―is opening the eyes of the drone community with significant findings that could improve the future development of drone technology. Researchers observed trained bats as they flew through […]

Vaughn College Robotics Team #1 in The World at Vex

Time, dedication and innovation was the perfect combination for Vaughn College’s Aeronautics and Technology Robotics Team in April as they were named the World Champions at the record-setting 2016 VEX Worlds Robotics Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. The team of 12 students, six seniors and six freshmen, seized the top spot, beating Mexico (among 60 other […]

Vaughn Professor Receives Engineering Award

Engineering and Technology Assistant Professor, Dr. Amir Elzawawy received the Spotlight Award for conducting engineering research after spending the summer of 2015 at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Dr. Elzawawy was accepted as an ORNL educational program participant and conducted nuclear research in hopes of understanding the mechanical interaction of high-speed coolant flow nuclear […]

Guide To Opportunities And Salaries

Jump-start your career in aviation with the “Guide to Opportunities and Salaries in the Aircraft Maintenance Industry”

MEET THE NEW AMBASSADORS!

Vaughn is thrilled to announce its new roster of Vaughn College Student Ambassadors! Get to know them below, and stay tuned for more updates from our students! Paolo Adragna ’19 “I plan to continue flying and to someday be a flight instructor, to teach future Vaughn College students who share the dream that I have […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: LISA – “THE BEST THING I’VE EVER DONE”

Flying is the best thing I’ve ever done. Being in an airplane several thousand feet above the ground is where I find peace. I know lots of people who are terrified of flying – my grandfather is one of them – but not me, flying is my bliss. Flying will make my day, week, even […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: PAT – “OPENING DOORS”

I’m finding, as graduation approaches, that there are no breaks for college seniors. I’m currently juggling classes, commuting and working at JFK Airport as a security coordinator; a position I landed after making a connection at Vaughn College’s career fair. It’s a busy year, but it’s exciting. At JFK, I’m responsible for many different projects […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: ANGELA – “LEARNING TO LEAD”

This semester I had the opportunity to attend the Leadership Academy retreat at Frost Valley YMCA with other Vaughn students. In this program, 20 students are chosen to spend a weekend away, learning and developing our leadership skills. We participated in group and trust exercises to build morale and learn more about each other. What I […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: TERRY – “FINDING DOWN TIME”

With the stress of classes, finding the time to take a step away from it all is ineffable. Senior year, according to the status quo, is supposed to be the year of relaxation; however, for me it’s sometimes the opposite. I knew it was anything but relaxing when I was given a quiz that took three […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: NICK – “FINDING MY DIRECTION”

Hello one and all! My name is Nick. I’m writing this blog post to introduce myself and my role as a Vaughn College student ambassador. I’m a student at Vaughn, and I must say that it really is a great place to be. Don’t know what you want to do for the rest of your […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS – “LISA’S FLIGHT LESSON”

“Want to see what it’s like to be in the cockpit for a real flight lesson? Check out my video post!” – Lisa, aircraft operations major.

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: MEET EDISON!

In this clip meet Edison, an airport management student and travel buff who came to Vaughn from California and was born in Shanghai, China. Check back here for upcoming posts from our student ambassadors!

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: PAT – “TIME OF YOUR LIFE”

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: ANGELA, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

“Want to see what it’s like to take engineering classes, have lunch with Dr. DeVivo, and work in Vaughn’s library? Check out my video!” -Angela

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: TERRY – “CHECKING OUT”

I recently participated in a student panel for the first spring open house of 2015. The audience asked me questions and of course, I had to make the crowd laugh, and I talked about the robotics competition. It felt great to hear the crowd applaud for the team and our major accomplishments and contributions to the […]

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: PATRICK, AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

You may remember Pat as the first student to post to vaughnblog.com. In this clip, Pat describes his internship experience at Vaughn. Check back for more posts from our student ambassadors!

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: VICTORIA, AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

You may remember Victoria from her blog post. Now you can hear about her first flight as an aircraft operations student at Vaughn College!

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: MEET TERRY!

  Meet Terry, a mechatronic engineering major and member of the robotics club in this clip, and see more from Terry and the other ambassadors coming soon on vaughnblog.com!

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: MEET LISA!

Meet Lisa, an aircraft operations major and flight fanatic at Vaughn College. Check back here for more updates from Lisa and all of our other student ambassadors!

VAUGHN STUDENT AMBASSADORS: MEET NICK!

In this video, you’ll meet Nick, an aviation maintenance management major and veteran student at Vaughn College. Check back here for more updates from Nick and all of our other student ambassadors!

MEET THE AMBASSADORS!

Meet some of Vaughn’s student ambassadors in this video, and check back here for updates and posts from each student!

FRED LINDOR ’16

“Walk straight down to the end of the hallway and the admissions department will be able to assist you.” Those are the words that changed my life. Those words were my first step to becoming a student at Vaughn College. I took the advantage of joining Quick Start, a summer program that gives incoming freshmen […]

VICKY MORALES ’15

Hi! My name is Vicky Morales. I am a senior at Vaughn College, graduating in May with my bachelor’s degree in aircraft operations. I have an associate degree in airport management with a minor in air traffic control. My mother was born and raised in Colombia and my father was born and raised in Puerto […]

PATRICK BATEY ’16

Hello, my name is Patrick L. Batey. I’m a third-year resident student at Vaughn College; my major is Airport Management with a minor in Air Traffic Control.