Tulane Pres. Emeritus Chairs New Orleans Advisory Board
Tulane University President Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor Dr. Scott S. Cowen is a powerful voice for the City of New Orleans, public education and The Posse Foundation.
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.
PossePlus Retreats Discuss Crime and Punishment
This spring, nearly 5,000 Scholars, students and faculty members from 48 of Posse’s partner colleges and universities attended PossePlus Retreats entitled, “Crime and Punishment.”
Deborah Bial Delivers University of Rochester Commencement Address, Posse Launches Consulting Department, Yale School of Forestry Becomes Posse Graduate School Affiliate, Upcoming Posse Conferences
Dartmouth Partners with Vets Program, Posse to Recruit 12 Top Institutions for Program
The Posse Foundation will expand its Veterans Program to include a total of 12 top colleges and universities as partners over the next five years. As part of this expansion commitment, The Posse Foundation has partnered with Dartmouth College in Hano
General Powell Addresses Posse Community in D.C.
In October, General Colin L. Powell, the former United States secretary of state and a dedicated advocate for American youth, offered remarks in honor of The Posse Foundation’s 25th anniversary.
Social Innovator, Wheaton Alum Wins Ainslie Award
Ryan Letada, an alumnus of Wheaton College, was selected as the 2014 winner of the Ainslie Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to the global community through social innovation.
Scholar Elected President of Grinnell Student Government
As a high school student, Posse Scholar Opeyemi “Ope” Awe knew she wanted to attend a college where she could become a leader. Now a senior at Grinnell College, Ope is leading the campus as Student Government Association president.
Enrollment AVP Brings Diverse Perspectives to Bucknell
For more than 30 years Mark D. Davies has played an instrumental role in shaping the student body of Bucknell University, a tri-city Posse partner institution.
Telemundo EVP Advances Multiculturalism
As executive vice president of digital media and emerging business for NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Media, Peter E. Blacker has blazed a trail in multicultural media.
Scholar Contributes to Cancer Research
Keven Stonewall, a sophomore biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, already has a major scientific discovery under his belt.