A message from Posse President + Founder Deborah Bial
The Posse Foundation remains committed to delivering its program and supporting its Scholars during the COVID-19 crisis.
Scholar Uses Internships to Aid NOLA Revitalization
Bard College Scholar Tareian King devoted her spring semester to finding a summer internship that would help her develop valuable professional skills and also provide her with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
Bruno Mars Performs at Annual Posse Gala
On May 22, singing sensation Bruno Mars took the stage at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown Manhattan, offering an energetic benefit concert that packed the dance floor as part of The Posse Foundation’s Annual Gala, <i>An Evening of Stars</i>.
St. Olaf, U. of Rochester, Wesleyan U. Join Posse
The Posse Foundation now partners with 47 of the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
Carleton Dean Prepares Leaders of Tomorrow
Hudlin Wagner, the vice president for student development and dean of students at Carleton College, has spent her career encouraging young adults to pursue education and to be catalysts for change.
Tulane Scholar Selected as Panelist for NBC Education Nation
In April, Charlie Draughter, who will be a sophomore at Tulane University this fall, was chosen from hundreds of local students to be a student panelist at a town hall forum in New Orleans for NBC News’ Education Nation, a series that explores the state of education in America.
Hamilton Scholar Prepares for International Career
“My experiences in Australia and D.C. have taught me that our world will become increasingly interconnected, and with that comes a demand for multilateral cooperation in many different industries,” says Amie. “With my interests in relief work, video advocacy, and education, I expect to continue developing skills that can adapt to the world as my career matures.”
PossePlus Retreats Encourage Dialogue on Class, Power & Privilege in America
During the spring semester, Posse Miami led five PossePlus Retreats (PPRs)—one for each of the site’s partner institutions—on the topic of class, power and privilege in America.
First D.C. Posse Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
In May, Posse D.C. honored the first cohort of Scholars to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Posse Foundation’s only quad-city partner.
Grinnell Graduate Awarded Fulbright Teaching Assistantship
Anika Manzoor, a 2013 graduate of Grinnell College, was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Malaysia.
Posse D.C. Honors College Graduates at Alumni Induction Ceremony
Posse D.C. welcomed their 2013 graduates to the Posse Alumni Network on June 6 at the offices of Reed Smith in Washington, D.C.