Announcing Posse Arts: Michelle Obama Celebrates New Posse Collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Posse Foundation has launched a new arts initiative in partnership with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund, with CalArts as the first institutional partner. Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the program.
Vanderbilt Celebrates 25 Years of Scholar Success
In 1989, Vanderbilt University became the first institutional partner of The Posse Foundation. Committed to creating a diverse campus community, Vanderbilt took a chance on an untested program and offered full-tuition scholarships to five New York
Mentors Have Lasting Impact on Scholars
The rigorous selection and training of Posse Scholars, together with the support they receive from the colleges and universities they attend, contributes to the stellar 90 percent persistence and graduation rate. Critical components of that support a
Posse D.C. Celebrates 10th Anniversary Milestones
In 2014, Posse D.C. will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade the chapter has grown to select 60 Scholars annually, supports nearly 250 Scholars on campus, and engages a growing network of nearly 150 alumni.
Syracuse Scholar Named “Freshman of the Year”
Syracuse University Scholar Mignon Farnet, who is a double major in accounting and supply chain management, was named Freshman of the Year by the Whitman School of Management.
Brandeis Scholar Wins Scholarships to Study Climate Change
Biology and environmental studies major Nicholas Medina has studied and interned abroad, contributed to environmental research, and leads two campus organizations. He received a Gilman Scholarship to study sustainability in Panama and funding from the Brandeis Hiatt Career Center to conduct climate change research in Costa Rica.
Tulane President Speaks at New Orleans’ First Power of 10 Event
In October 2013, Posse New Orleans hosted its first Power of 10 fundraiser at the Martine Chaisson Gallery. The luncheon event raised nearly $36,000 and featured special remarks by Dr. Scott Cowen, the president of Tulane University.
Scholar Promotes Environmental Awareness on International Radio Program
Manuela Gaviria, a sophomore in the first New Orleans Posse at Tulane University, helped produce a radio program during her summer internship with Build a Better Planet, an organization that advocates for sustainable living around the world.
University of Virginia Becomes Posse Partner
The Posse Foundation is proud to add the University of Virginia (U.Va.) to its roster of top-tier college and university partners. U.Va. will select its first Posse of 10 Scholars from Houston this December.
Denison Associate Provost Champions Diversity
Denison University Associate Provost Dr. Toni C. King is dedicated to supporting diverse leadership in the student body and faculty. With a career that includes teaching at a historically black college, an all-women’s college, two state universities, and, for the past 15 years, a liberal arts college, Toni believes that higher education should offer a transformative experience.
Idealist.org Founder Speaks at Posse Liaison Conference
In June, representatives from Posse’s partner institutions gathered in New York City for the annual Liaison Conference.