ΒιΆΉΣ³» Foundation Announces Partnership with Southern University, Louisiana Department of Insurance, and Spencer Educational Foundation, Donates $1.4 Million to Create New Insurance Degree Program
By Alliant / May 09, 2023
Program to focus on increasing access to insurance industry through education and employment opportunities
IRVINE, CA β The ΒιΆΉΣ³» Foundation, in partnership with Southern University, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, and the Spencer Educational Foundation, has launched its first initiative, funding a risk management and insurance degree program at Southern University.
Working in conjunction with the Spencer Educational Foundation and the Louisiana Department of Insurance, the ΒιΆΉΣ³» Foundation is granting the Southern University System an initial investment of $1.4 million over a three-year period for the creation of an accredited School of Insurance degree program.
βThe ΒιΆΉΣ³» Foundation is honored to partner with the Southern University System to broaden access to the insurance industry, develop a robust pipeline of underrepresented students interested in insurance, and collaborate in additional ways to move the needle on diversity, equity, and inclusion,β said Lilian Vanvieldt, ΒιΆΉΣ³» Foundation Board Chair.
In addition to the creation of the academic program, the ΒιΆΉΣ³» Foundation has committed to investing in the careers of current and future Southern University students through a range of supporting initiatives. This includes outreach, internship opportunities, and support with job placement.