Georgia State University has announced a $15 million gift from the Starr Foundation in support of the university’s risk education programs. 

The largest gift in the history of Georgia State’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business will support the establishment of an honors scholarship program, development of a cross-disciplinary program—including endowed scholarships—for students pursuing other majors across the university to gain the specialized educational experiences necessary to enter the insurance industry, and creation of a physical space to house the program and provide a modern learning environment for its students. In recognition of the gift, Georgia State will rename its Department of Risk Management & Insurance the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science after the chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies and the Starr Foundation. 

“The commercial insurance industry—a driving force of the global economy—must be committed to attracting and nurturing the best and brightest young leaders,” said Greenberg. “Helping Georgia State continue to build one of the nation’s best insurance programs will ensure that happens.”

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