The Posse Foundation is deeply saddened by the loss of two members of the Posse family, alumnus Dallas Madlock and Scholar Dareon Cartman.
News & Events
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.
Idealist.org Founder Speaks at Posse Liaison Conference
In June, representatives from Posse’s partner institutions gathered in New York City for the annual Liaison Conference.
Posse Partners with PBS for Broadcast
The Posse Foundation was selected to take part in American Graduate Day with a segment airing on PBS (Channel 13 in NYC) on September 28, 2013, at 6 p.m. EST.
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.
Scholars Win Competitive Post-College Fellowships
This year, 34 Scholars from across the country were awarded 37 prestigious national fellowships for graduate-level research, independent study, teaching assistantships and international study.
Alum Wins Fellowship, Founds Detroit Youth Program
When Brentt Baltimore graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2010, he had a coveted analyst position at Credit Suisse in Los Angeles, California. But, after two years of long hours, he wondered what else he might accomplish with his degree in finance and economics.
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.
Morgan Stanley Advisory Director Leverages Success To Give Back
Anson M. Beard, Jr., spent the bulk of his career with prestigious financial services firm Morgan Stanley, building their equity division worldwide.
Aspiring Anthropologist Studies Culture at Penn, Abroad
When she received a Posse Scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania, Melanie White—born and raised in Miami, Florida—had rarely traveled far from home.