The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana (IIABL) has donated $50,000 to the risk management and insurance program of the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), providing students with better opportunities.
According to an article by ULM News Center, the grant was made by IIABL board of directors president Johnny Beekman III. Beekman reportedly said the donation would help further the education of students.
“Education is a personal goal of mine,” he noted. “Education is the key to the future.”
Meanwhile, risk management and insurance program director Christine Berry told the publication she was grateful that the program was able to receive this donation.
“We are extremely honored by this commitment to continue to support and grow the ULM RMI program,” Berry said.
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ULM New Center also quoted students, who were grateful for the donation the program received. One student was risk management and insurance major Milan Katuwal, who said he hopes the “fund will fully be used for the betterment of the program such as strengthening the faculty, publicity and student scholarships.” Another student, junior risk management and insurance major Hunter Henson added the funding goes towards the salary of Deja Peppers, their stunt and industry coordinator.
“I’m very grateful for this donation, because Deja does such an amazing job for the program,” Henson said.
“I am hopeful that ULM RMI program will continue to produce diligent, disciplined and proactive manpower for the risk management and insurance industry,” Katuwal added.
