Posse's Annual Gala - An Evening of Stars

Join us at Posse’s Annual Gala on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York City to celebrate this year’s honorees, our Scholars and alumni.

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Lesley Stahl Correspondent, 60 Minutes, CBS News

2025 Honorees

Each year, The Posse Foundation identifies honorees who exhibit leadership, who make a significant contribution in the field of education, and who positively affect people’s lives. They are leaders in their respective fields, presidents and chancellors of Posse partner colleges and universities, and Posse alumni. We are proud to acknowledge these honorees as role models for us all.

• Linda Vester + Glenn Greenberg
• James E. Ryan, President, University of Virginia
• Zaakir Tameez, University of Virginia Posse Alum;
  Author, Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

Sponsorship Levels

Individual Tickets

A limited number of individual tickets are available at the following levels:

• $5,000 VIP seating for one guest*
• $1,000 General seating for one guest* (four-ticket purchase limit at this level)
• $375 Alumni ticket - Exclusively for Posse alumni. General seating, not transferable

Donation Only

If you are unable to attend the gala but wish to make a tax-deductible donation please click here to securely submit a gift online via credit card, mobile wallet or bank transfer.

*Estimated benefit value for goods and services per guest: $360