Vanderbilt Expands Partnership to Recruit Five Cohorts Annually
By quintupling its investment in Posse, Vanderbilt becomes the program’s largest partnership and sets a new benchmark for recruiting and supporting the next generation of leaders.
Five Posse Scholars were awarded prestigious summer internships as part of the Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program. Now in its third year, the program grants each recipient an opportunity to work closely with an industry leader and includes a $10,000 stipend.
Google/Alphabet VP Leads on Posse National Board
Juan Rajlin is the vice president and treasurer of Google/Alphabet. He has been an invaluable member of the Posse National Board since 2016 and currently serves as board treasurer.
Denison Alum Becomes Whitman College VP of Diversity and Inclusion
Thomas Witherspoon, a Posse alumnus of Denison University, is the new vice president of diversity and inclusion at Whitman College. His appointment to the role reflects his deep commitment to serving under-resourced communities and to advancing equity and inclusion in higher education.
Grants Totaling Over $2 Million Launch New Fundraising Campaign
In recognition of Posse’s 30th anniversary, four corporations, four foundations, and 13 individuals have each made grants of $100,000 or more to the Foundation.
Summit Convenes Student Delegates for Town Hall on State of the Union
Produced in collaboration with the Aspen Institute, streamed by NBCU’s Telemundo, and moderated by Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank Sesno, the Summit offered a glimpse into the state of the nation as seen through the eyes of college students.
Chief Enrollment Officer Champions Diversity, Inclusion at Bryn Mawr
As chief enrollment officer at Bryn Mawr College, Cheryl Lynn Horsey works to foster a campus community that is as diverse and inclusive as it is highly selective. She credits her family with instilling in her a passion for both education and equity early on.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: Oskar Eustis
This interview with Oskar Eustis, artistic director of The Public Theater, was conducted by Posse Scholar Gloria Oladipo.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: Jenny Rickard
This interview with Jenny Rickard, president and CEO of The Common Application, was conducted by Posse Veteran Scholar Nicholas West.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: David Ricks
This interview with David Ricks, chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, was conducted by Posse Scholar Izabelle Fernandez.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: Tim Shriver
This interview with Tim Shriver, chairman of the board of the Special Olympics, was conducted by Posse Scholar Gurbir Singh.