Troy University gives distinguished award to Edward Pappanastos

Troy University has awarded the 2020 Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award to Edward Pappanastos, scholar-in-residence with Arsenal and the associate chair of the department of risk management and data analytics at the Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business.

Earlier this year, Arsenal partnered with Pappanastos to build scholarship, engagement, and opportunities for both Troy University and Arsenal.

Arsenal also works with Pappanastos on several strategic recruitments and educational initiatives throughout the year to cultivate current and prospective risk management and insurance (RMI) students and increase awareness of the opportunities available in the risk management and insurance industry, including the Alabama Captive Insurance Association’s (ACIA) Risky Business internship programme.

Additionally, at this year's ACIA conference, there will be a focus on promoting student engagement by incorporating student-focused sessions and networking opportunities.

Commenting on this, Arsenal CEO Norman Chandler said: “Pappanastos has been instrumental in developing the Risky Business internship programme, and we are excited to have him as an asset to the Arsenal team.”

“His extensive knowledge in the RMI industry and honourable reputation in the educational community made him the ideal person to bring in as a scholar-in-residence with Arsenal,” he added.

According to Troy University, this award was established “to acknowledge those exceptional faculty members who, through meritorious and selfless service, transform vision into reality”.