Lewis & Clark Becomes Newest Posse Partner

This fall, Lewis & Clark College will recruit its first cohort of Posse Scholars from Washington, D.C.

A top-ranked liberal arts college located just outside Portland, Oregon, Lewis & Clark is distinguished for its interdisciplinary academics and community engagement across its undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and School of Law.

Lewis & Clark joins Posse D.C. partner schools Bucknell University, Lafayette College, Sewanee: The University of the South, University of Rochester and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Eric Staab is Lewis & Clark’s new vice president for admissions and financial aid. He previously served as the dean of admissions and financial aid and the Posse liaison at Kalamazoo College, a longtime partner institution. A leader with 30-plus years of experience in higher education, Eric recognizes the unique value of the Lewis & Clark-Posse partnership.

“We are thrilled to partner with Lewis & Clark College,” says Posse President and Founder Deborah Bial.

“Lewis & Clark is a fabulous community of students eager to make a difference in the world,” Eric says. “What I love about the Posse program is its commitment to not only give traditionally underrepresented students access to college, but to provide them with the support mechanisms they need to succeed. Posse is truly a leadership development program.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Lewis & Clark College,” says Posse President and Founder Deborah Bial. “In these challenging times, this collaboration is a great reason to celebrate. Posse shares the College’s commitment to promoting equity and expanding opportunity for young people from diverse backgrounds. We very much look forward to working with President Wiewel and his team.”

The first cohort of Lewis & Clark Posse Scholars will matriculate in fall 2021, joining the college’s Class of 2025.