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Brantley Center Sponsors AppRIMI Internship Program
Apr 15, 2021

The Brantley Risk and Insurance Center is proud to sponsor the first-ever on-campus Appalachian State Risk & Insurance Management Internship (AppR...

RMI students are recognized at Honors Day Convocation
Apr 12, 2021

Two risk management and insurance students were recognized during this year’s Honors Day Convocation ceremony. Students with the highest GPAs and to...

Appalachian State’s Actuarial Science Program Ranks No. 4 Nationally for Best Value
Apr 8, 2021

The Appalachian State Actuarial Science program has achieved a ranking of fourth best value actuarial science programs in 2021 in an evaluation by Col...

Dr. Jamie Parson Speaks on Importance of Inclusivity in the Classroom During App1800 Interview
Apr 6, 2021

The 90.5 WASU FM radio station recently had Dr. Jamie Parson—Appalachian State Professor in the Finance, Banking and Insurance department—on their...

Appalachian State Risk Management & Insurance Students Play Role in Implementing In-Person Commencement During COVID-19

Appalachian State Risk Management & Insurance Students Play Role in Implementing In-Person Commencement During COVID-19
Apr 1, 2021

Members of the AppRISE research cohort successfully proposed a "how to" for the university to conduct in-person graduation exercises in May. Risk mana...

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Brantley Center Welcomes Clara Jane Maynard as Program Specialist
Mar 29, 2021

Clara Jane (CJ) Maynard has been selected as the Program Specialist of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center within the Walker College of Business ...

A Message of Support for Asian Americans
Mar 19, 2021

In the wake of the killing of six Asian Americans in Atlanta on March 16, and the wave of xenophobia experienced by the Asian American community durin...

Appalachian Advances to 2021 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge Presentation Round
Mar 18, 2021

Appalachian State’s Risk Management Challenge team has been chosen to advance to the next round in the 2021 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge a...

AmWINS Global Risks Provides Virtual International Experience for AppState Students
Mar 16, 2021

In normal years, the International Insurance Markets class would be traveling to London to visit AmWINS Global Risks in-person. The annual trip, organ...

Truist Insurance Holdings Sponsors AppState 2021 NAAIA Talent Competition Team
Mar 16, 2021

Appalachian State University is pleased to announce that Truist Insurance Holdings will serve as the corporate sponsor for the 2021 Fall NAAIA (Nation...