Consider this new maturation level of ERM programs A New Era of Institutional Uncertainty In early 2025, a provost at a large public research university convened an emergency meeting of her cabinet. The agenda had changed repeatedly over the previous several weeks as a succession...
Empower student leaders to move beyond the "no" by cultivating a proactive, risk-aware culture Different by Design: Cultivating a Risk-Aware Culture At many institutions, the risk management department is perceived as a gatekeeper or the dreaded "fun police." That perception may not...
Help us congratulate our first Risk Hero Spotlight recipients July 2026 Risk Hero honorees (from left) Barry Simays, Justina Geremia, Suzanne Adams, Michael Dunn, and Joseph MacLeod. Doing the Work on Campus that Goes Unseen Every day across higher education, those with and...
Get to know a fellow URMIAn through our member/volunteer profile series What Is Your Current Role and Institution, and How Long Have You Been There I am the director of risk management at Rice University, where I've been for six years and am loving it! My peers across our unit...
Deploy these practical steps that reduce risk Has Your Campus Kept Pace with the Risk Walk across any campus and count the number of lithium-ion batteries within arm’s reach. Phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, tools, lab equipment, emergency power systems. The list is long and growing. ...
Recognize these dangers and areas where meaningful risk reduction can begin immediately Casual Storage Habits Increase Fire Consequences On most campuses, storage is not viewed as a meaningful risk driver. It happens in the background. Spaces fill up over time, rooms get repurposed, and...
Understand recent health policy changes impacting students — and how your institution can respond Changes Have Only Just Begun Higher education risk managers are no strangers to change, but the confluence of federal policy shifts bearing down on student healthcare in 2025 and...
Integrate cultural awareness into your evacuation programs now to have success when it is needed most Today’s Evacuation Landscapes Demand a Deeper Understanding As higher education institutions expand their global footprint, safeguarding students, faculty, and staff abroad has...
Get to know a fellow URMIAn through our member/volunteer profile series What Is Your Current Role and Institution, and How Long Have You Been There I am the senior director - risk management at Arizona State University and I have been there 2.5 years. How Did You Find Your Way...
Discover what the risk management function/structure looks like at other URMIA member institutions If You’ve Seen Two Institutions’ Risk Management Structure… Modifying our favorite phrase from Gary Langsdale, an URMIA past president and former assistant vice president & university...