MILPARK NEWS

April 29, 2024

Student team puts Milpark on the map internationally

When Marisa Grundling was asked if she could form a team for the prestigious and international 2023/24 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, she jumped at the opportunity. As head of Milpark’s Risk and Insurance Department, she knew her students were up to the task — and she was right! Called Milpark’s Risk Avengers, the team’s submission made it to the top 8 and in May, they will present their case at the RISKWORLD Conference in California — hopefully, to come back with the top spot.

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April 26, 2024

Milpark offers more opportunities for risk and insurance enthusiast

Matthew Vagle first started studying a business degree, followed by a law degree, before finding his passion for risk and insurance, after which he focused on completing an insurance degree. Once he signed up with Milpark there was no holding him back – not only did he make use of the opportunity to pursue tertiary education in his area of interest, but he would also get the chance to travel to the US with fellow team members of Milpark’s team for the 2023/24 SPENCER-RIMS Risk Management Challenge.

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April 16, 2024

If at First You Don’t Succeed – Try, Try, Try Again: Khomotso Chuma’s Story

Studying at Milpark gave Khomotso the knowledge she needed and transformed her outlook on life. The structured approach and much-needed support gave her confidence during a challenging period, reaffirming her belief in her abilities.

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April 15, 2024

Milpark student: ‘You can become the best version of yourself’

In May 2024, Milpark’s team for the 2023/24 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge will be heading to San Diego for the final leg of the competition. Today, we speak to one quarter of the team – Prudence Motha – about her life, her studies, her career, and her link to Oprah Winfrey.

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April 12, 2024

Milpark student excited to travel to the USA

Until six months ago, Nicole Stow had never met fellow Milpark students Prudence Motha, Nobuhle Moyo, and Matthew Vagle – but in May, she’ll be heading to California with them to compete for the top spot in the prestigious international 2023/24 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge.

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April 12, 2024

Nobuhle Moyo tells how Milpark helped her find her voice

Nobuhle Moyo has always been an introvert. But six months ago, she received an email inviting her to be part of Milpark’s team for the 2023/24 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. It is a contest that sees 38 teams from nine countries compete for first place. Nobuhle decided to seize the opportunity – and now she’s reaping the rewards on a personal as well as a professional level.

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