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Frohring Foundation Donates One Million Dollars to JCU

Frohring Foundation Donates One Million Dollars to JCU

President Franco Pavoncello is pleased to announce that the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation has donated one million dollars to John Cabot University.

Frohring Foundation Makes Generous Donation to John Cabot University 

Frohring Foundation Makes Generous Donation to John Cabot University 

The Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation, a long-time benefactor of John Cabot University, has generously donated one million dollars to JCU.

JCU Trustee Fra’ John T. Dunlap Elected Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta

JCU Trustee Fra’ John T. Dunlap Elected Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta

John Cabot University Trustee Fra’ John T. Dunlap was elected 81st Grand Master of the Order of Malta, on May 3, 2023. Fra’ Dunlap is the first Professed Knight from North America to be elected Grand Master, a role he will hold for the next 10 years. He was elected by the Council Complete of State with an absolute majority of votes.

John Cabot University Renames Tiber Campus to Frohring Campus

John Cabot University Renames Tiber Campus to Frohring Campus

On September 29, 2022, John Cabot University renamed the Tiber Campus to the Frohring Campus, in honor of the Frohring family, whose generosity and support of the University dates back to 1972, when JCU was founded.

John Cabot University Mourns Loss of Beloved Trustee Sal Davino

John Cabot University Mourns Loss of Beloved Trustee Sal Davino

The John Cabot University community is saddened to announce that beloved Trustee Sal Davino passed away on January 17 from complications related to COVID-19.

GeicoTaikisha Group, Led by Alumnus Daryush Arabnia, Acquires Three New Companies

GeicoTaikisha Group, Led by Alumnus Daryush Arabnia, Acquires Three New Companies

The GeicoTaikisha Group, led by JCU alumnus Daryush Arabnia, recently completed the acquisition of three companies, thus consolidating its market leadership in the production of automotive coating systems.

JCU Trustee Frederick Vreeland Interviewed by Corriere della Sera on U.S. Election Results

JCU Trustee Frederick Vreeland Interviewed by Corriere della Sera on U.S. Election Results

The Corriere della Sera, one of Italy’s leading daily newspapers, recently interviewed JCU Trustee and former ambassador Frederick Vreeland, on the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States.

JCU Alumnus Daryush Arabnia Elected President of UCIF Industrial Organization

JCU Alumnus Daryush Arabnia Elected President of UCIF Industrial Organization

John Cabot University alumnus Daryush Arabnia was recently elected President of UCIF (Unione Costruttori Impianti di Finitura), the Italian association of producers of automobile finishing plants.

Dream Big, Dream Small: A Children’s Book by Visiting Professor Elissa Ruffino

Dream Big, Dream Small: A Children’s Book by Visiting Professor Elissa Ruffino

Professor Elissa Ruffino recently wrote a book entitled, Dream Big, Dream Small, dedicated to the Hon. Frank J. Guarini, former U.S. Congressman and Chairman Emeritus of the JCU Board of Trustees.

John Cabot University Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Trustee Peter Secchia

John Cabot University Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Trustee Peter Secchia

The John Cabot University community is saddened to announce that Peter Secchia, a former member of the JCU Board of Trustees and great friend of the University, passed away on October 21.

JCU Alumnus Daryush Arabnia is New Chairman, President and CEO of Geico Taikisha Group

JCU Alumnus Daryush Arabnia is New Chairman, President and CEO of Geico Taikisha Group

John Cabot University Trustee and alumnus Ali Reza Arabnia recently passed the baton of the Geico Taikisha Group to his son Daryush Arabnia, also a JCU graduate.

Two Inspiring Donations from JCU Trustees Vivian Cardia and Paula Frohring

Two Inspiring Donations from JCU Trustees Vivian Cardia and Paula Frohring

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello is pleased to announce that JCU Trustees Vivian Cardia and Paula Frohring have made generous donations to the University to help offset the crisis caused by COVID-19.

JCU’s Initial Self Evaluation Report Accepted by AACSB Initial Accreditation Committee

JCU’s Initial Self Evaluation Report Accepted by AACSB Initial Accreditation Committee

JCU is proud to announce that the Initial Accreditation Committee of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accepted the University’s Initial Self Evaluation Report in November 2019 with the recommendation to begin the process of preparing for a peer review team visit. 

Frohring Foundation Makes Generous Donation to John Cabot University

Frohring Foundation Makes Generous Donation to John Cabot University

President Franco Pavoncello is pleased to announce that the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation has donated $700,000 to John Cabot University. Established in 1958, the Frohring Foundation, which has long been a generous benefactor of John Cabot University, is an independent foundation whose focus is on higher education, conservation, and social outreach. Paula Frohring, daughter of the Foundation’s founders, is a beloved Trustee of JCU.