University of Rochester Partners with Posse D.C.
The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York, joins Posse D.C.’s roster of top-tier partner colleges and universities and will begin selecting Scholars this fall.
News & Events
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.
Scholars Complete Pre-Collegiate Training
In August, Posse D.C.’s 61 newest Scholars concluded eight months of Pre-Collegiate Training (PCT). This training is vital in preparing Scholars for success on campus and ensuring that Posses are equipped with tools to support each other.
Posse Chicago Recruiting First Posse for St. Olaf, 10 Additional Posses
Posse Chicago is recruiting high school students for 11 Posses, including the first Posse to attend St. Olaf College, a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota.
Los Angeles Celebrates Largest Graduating Class
In July, Posse Los Angeles celebrated its largest graduating class of 62 Scholars with an Alumni Induction event at the Bonaventure Brewing Company.
First-Year Scholars Arrive on Six Campuses
This fall, Posse Boston’s 2013 Scholars arrived on the campuses of Bryn Mawr College, Bucknell University, Centre College, Denison University, Hamilton College and Union College.
Dickinson Scholar Contributes to Lava Research in Iceland
Dickinson College Scholar Aleksander Perpalaj completed field research in Iceland over the summer, an adventure befitting an aspiring earth scientist.
Scholar Uses Internships to Aid NOLA Revitalization
Bard College Scholar Tareian King devoted her spring semester to finding a summer internship that would help her develop valuable professional skills and also provide her with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
Bruno Mars Performs at Annual Posse Gala
On May 22, singing sensation Bruno Mars took the stage at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown Manhattan, offering an energetic benefit concert that packed the dance floor as part of The Posse Foundation’s Annual Gala, <i>An Evening of Stars</i>.
St. Olaf, U. of Rochester, Wesleyan U. Join Posse
The Posse Foundation now partners with 47 of the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
Carleton Dean Prepares Leaders of Tomorrow
Hudlin Wagner, the vice president for student development and dean of students at Carleton College, has spent her career encouraging young adults to pursue education and to be catalysts for change.