Career Program Specialist - Virtual Program
The Career Program Specialist leads Posse’s Career Program for the Posse Virtual Program.
Obama Highlights Scholar in State of the Union
Posse Scholarship recipient Estiven Rodriguez, currently a student at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School in New York City, attended the State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 28, as an invited guest of First Lady Michelle Oba
Bard Scholar Introduces First Lady at White House Summit
In January, Posse Scholar Troy Simon received a phone call that most people only dream of. He was invited by the White House to introduce First Lady Michelle Obama at the College Opportunity Summit and share with a national audience how he overcame i
Google Grants Posse $1.2 Million Global Impact Award
In November 2013, The Posse Foundation proudly accepted a Global Impact Award from Google at a higher education event for veterans in Washington, D.C. The award, a grant of $1.2 million, will help fund the Posse Veterans Program, which was launched i
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
Grinnell Alum Wins Emmy with Nickelodeon Team
Kyle Espinosa can still remember the smell of Fourth of July fireworks that permeated the air when he arrived in the United States from the Philippines at the age of 15. A mere seven years later, he is a Posse alumnus, a Grinnell College graduate
Posse Honors Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho
Posse Miami’s fourth annual Power of 10 fundraiser was held in October 2013 at the stunning New World Center to celebrate the accomplishments of Posse Scholars and alumni. The event raised more than $90,000 and honored Alberto M. Carvalho, the superintendent of Miami‐Dade County Public Schools.
Franklin & Marshall STEM Scholar Reaches Out to Community
Eduardo Alsina, a sophomore at Franklin & Marshall College, is taking his passion for science into the community of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A neuroscience major and member of the college’s first STEM Posse, he assists local elementary school teachers to enrich their science curriculum through experimentation and demonstration.
Miami Scholars Explore Career Paths
With assistance from the Posse Career Program, Scholars across the country are in the midst of researching and applying for summer internship opportunities.
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.