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.
Berkeley Scholar Uses Computer Science for Social Justice
Hired as a research apprentice at the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS), Posse Scholar Jacqueline “Jackie” Garcia is exploring the connections between her two passio
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.
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.