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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology company history timeline

1932

Founded in 1932, the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics opens its doors

1940

Mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia laid the cornerstone of the Academy building in 1940, shortly after the opening of LaGuardia Airport.

1964

In the fall of 1964, the Academy of Aeronautics conferred associate in applied science degrees for the first time.

1986

George A. Vaughn Jr. and Lee D. Warrender joined with Charles S. "Casey" Jones in founding the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics, the predecessor of the Academy of Aeronautics, and after September 1986, the College of Aeronautics.

1996

In 1996, the College completely revised its curriculum offering, resulting in nine new academic programs, including for the first time, the bachelor of science and an associate degree in flight.

1998

On May 5, 1998, a 35,000-square-foot addition to the building complex was completed.

2004

Effective September 1, 2004, the Board of Regents of the State of New York approved the institution changing its name from the College of Aeronautics to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.

2007

And in 2007, to broaden their campus community, a 200-bed residence hall was built for students.

2010

In 2010 a 126-foot (38 m) mural depicting early aviation that had been painted by Aline Rhonie Hofheimer in hangar F at Roosevelt Field was transferred to Vaughn and will be displayed following renovations.

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1932
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Ken Stauffer '83,Peter Vaughn,Charles Jones,George Vaughn Jr.,Lee Warrender
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