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.
STEM Program Grows with Four New Partners
At a White House summit on January 16, 2014, The Posse Foundation announced that it is increasing the number of colleges and universities committed to supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Posses, bringing the total number of to
Google Grants Posse $1.2 Million Global Impact Award
In November 2013, The Posse Foundation proudly accepted a Global Impact Award from Google at a higher education event for veterans in Washington, D.C. The award, a grant of $1.2 million, will help fund the Posse Veterans Program, which was launched i
Vanderbilt Celebrates 25 Years of Scholar Success
In 1989, Vanderbilt University became the first institutional partner of The Posse Foundation. Committed to creating a diverse campus community, Vanderbilt took a chance on an untested program and offered full-tuition scholarships to five New York
Mentors Have Lasting Impact on Scholars
The rigorous selection and training of Posse Scholars, together with the support they receive from the colleges and universities they attend, contributes to the stellar 90 percent persistence and graduation rate. Critical components of that support a
Posse D.C. Celebrates 10th Anniversary Milestones
In 2014, Posse D.C. will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade the chapter has grown to select 60 Scholars annually, supports nearly 250 Scholars on campus, and engages a growing network of nearly 150 alumni.
Syracuse Scholar Named “Freshman of the Year”
Syracuse University Scholar Mignon Farnet, who is a double major in accounting and supply chain management, was named Freshman of the Year by the Whitman School of Management.
Brandeis Scholar Wins Scholarships to Study Climate Change
Biology and environmental studies major Nicholas Medina has studied and interned abroad, contributed to environmental research, and leads two campus organizations. He received a Gilman Scholarship to study sustainability in Panama and funding from the Brandeis Hiatt Career Center to conduct climate change research in Costa Rica.
Tulane President Speaks at New Orleans’ First Power of 10 Event
In October 2013, Posse New Orleans hosted its first Power of 10 fundraiser at the Martine Chaisson Gallery. The luncheon event raised nearly $36,000 and featured special remarks by Dr. Scott Cowen, the president of Tulane University.
Scholar Promotes Environmental Awareness on International Radio Program
Manuela Gaviria, a sophomore in the first New Orleans Posse at Tulane University, helped produce a radio program during her summer internship with Build a Better Planet, an organization that advocates for sustainable living around the world.
University of Virginia Becomes Posse Partner
The Posse Foundation is proud to add the University of Virginia (U.Va.) to its roster of top-tier college and university partners. U.Va. will select its first Posse of 10 Scholars from Houston this December.