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Appalachian State University wins 2015 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge

Risk management challenge helps students understand career opportunities within risk management.

By Rosalie L. Donlon | Updated on April 30, 2015
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State Univ. in Boone, N.C., enrolls about 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. (Photo: Shutterstock/Konstantin L).

Appalachian State University, of Boone, N.C., known in sports circles as the challenger that defeated the University of Michigan’s football powerhouse in 2007, has done it again, defeating larger and more well-known schools to win the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. The victory was announced at the RIMS 2015 Conference & Exhibition Finale by RIMS Executive Director Mary Roth.

“Universities and their students are realizing the rewarding career opportunities that are available within risk management and the Challenge is yet another way for us to showcase this exciting profession,” said RIMS Executive Director Mary Roth. “Congratulations to the Appalachian State University and all of this year’s participants for delivering outstanding presentations. We look forward to welcoming them back as industry executives.”

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