The University of Mississippi’s risk management and insurance program in the School of Business Administration reactivated the Mu chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma this past fall. GIS is the only international business fraternity for risk management and insurance students, and the goal of the organization is to promote student interest in the industry as wellRead the story …
Alumna Recognized by Million Dollar Round Table
Brown also named in Mississippi Business Journal’s top 50 under 40
March 18, 2016 by
Madeleine Brown (BBA 07), a vice president at Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance in Jackson, continues to excel in the risk management and insurance industry, just like she did in the classroom as an undergraduate at the University of Mississippi. Brown said that through her course work, she learned the skills that would prepare her forRead the story …
Two Professors Honored for Teaching Excellence
Fier, Liebenberg show exceptional dedication to preparing students
March 18, 2016 by
Two University of Mississippi risk management and insurance program faculty members have earned awards for their commitment to creating a culture of academic excellence in their classrooms. Stephen Fier, holder of the Liberto-King Professorship in Insurance and assistant professor of finance, received the UM School of Business Administration’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award forRead the story …
Shoalmire Adds Assets to RMI Program
Project coordinator expands scope, opportunities
March 18, 2016 by
As project coordinator for the risk management and insurance program at the University of Mississippi, Kathy Shoalmire (JD 88) brought 27 years of institutional experience into the position. After a year on the job, she shared some of the highlights of the last several months and her observations about the program. “I have been impressedRead the story …
Two Young Alumnae Shine in Corporate World
Alivia Cooper and Anna Bendgen both 2014 graduates
March 18, 2016 by
Alivia Cooper (BBA 14) and Anna Bendgen (BBA 14) are quickly making an impression at their jobs. Cooper, a marketing underwriter for Amerisure Insurance Co. in Tampa, Florida, started her undergraduate career as a chemistry major in hopes of pursuing a career in medical research. Unsure of what she wanted to do, she decided toRead the story …