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.
Middlebury Alumna Develops National Entrepreneurship Program in Uganda
Angelica Towne graduated from Middlebury College five years ago determined to use her education to empower youth in developing countries around the world. Today, the international studies major is the co-founder and country director of Educate!, a national youth leadership development organization that works with thousands of students and young entrepreneurs in Uganda.
Kalamazoo Offers Scholars Small Campus, Global Education
Bringing diversity to higher education has been a career-long commitment for Eric Staab, the dean of admission and financial aid at Michigan’s Kalamazoo College.
PossePlus Retreats Tackle Class, Power, Privilege
This spring, 3,500 students from 37 Posse partner colleges and universities across the country explored the topic of class, power and privilege at weekend retreats facilitated by The Posse Foundation.
Former Burger King Exec. Champions Posse Miami
José Tomas, the chair of Posse Miami’s advisory board, attributes the achievements of his 20-year career in human resources and operations to his ability to adapt.
Denison U. Scholar Recognized as Distinguished Leader
In February, Posse Chicago Scholar Brandon Hummons received a Distinguished Leadership Award from Denison University.
World’s Largest Restaurant Conglomerate Supports Posse
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants is the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, with more than 2,000 restaurant locations and more than 190,000 employees.
Agnes Scott College, Cornell University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Join Posse
Agnes Scott College, Cornell University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges have signed on as Posse’s newest partner institutions.
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Wins Ainslie Alumni Award
Carmen Green Jr. is the 2012 recipient of the Ainslie Alumni Achievement Award. Currently a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Carmen exemplifies the leadership qualities characteristic of the men and women who risk their lives in service to our country.
V.P. for Enrollment Champions Posse at Syracuse U.
This past fall, Syracuse University welcomed its first Posses from Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami. Helping to pave the way for those 30 Scholars is Donald A. Saleh, the vice president for enrollment management at Syracuse and Posse liaison.
Presidents Conference Tackles Economics of Higher Ed
In October, presidents and chancellors from top colleges and universities around the country convened in New York City for Posse’s biennial Presidents Conference on Higher Education. This year’s Conference entitled, Another Bubble: The Sustainability of the Higher Education Economic Model, explored the viability of current approaches to funding postsecondary institutions.