The College Unanimously Accepted for Full Membership by Presidents Council
FLUSHING, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaughn College has joined the North American Conference for Intercollegiate Athletics (NACIA) as a full member effective for the 2026-27 academic year. The announcement was made following a recent meeting of the NACIA Presidents Council by council chair, David Cohen. The institution was unanimously accepted by the council.
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