Grants Totaling Over $2 Million Launch New Fundraising Campaign
In recognition of Posse’s 30th anniversary, four corporations, four foundations, and 13 individuals have each made grants of $100,000 or more to the Foundation.
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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.
Summit Convenes Student Delegates for Town Hall on State of the Union
Produced in collaboration with the Aspen Institute, streamed by NBCU’s Telemundo, and moderated by Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank Sesno, the Summit offered a glimpse into the state of the nation as seen through the eyes of college students.
Chief Enrollment Officer Champions Diversity, Inclusion at Bryn Mawr
As chief enrollment officer at Bryn Mawr College, Cheryl Lynn Horsey works to foster a campus community that is as diverse and inclusive as it is highly selective. She credits her family with instilling in her a passion for both education and equity early on.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: Oskar Eustis
This interview with Oskar Eustis, artistic director of The Public Theater, was conducted by Posse Scholar Gloria Oladipo.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: Jenny Rickard
This interview with Jenny Rickard, president and CEO of The Common Application, was conducted by Posse Veteran Scholar Nicholas West.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: David Ricks
This interview with David Ricks, chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, was conducted by Posse Scholar Izabelle Fernandez.
Ubben Posse Fellow Interviews: Tim Shriver
This interview with Tim Shriver, chairman of the board of the Special Olympics, was conducted by Posse Scholar Gurbir Singh.
Denison Scholar Interns at UChicago’s Exoneration Project
Denison University Posse Scholar Kimberly Gutierrez was proud to complete a unique summer internship with the University of Chicago Law School’s Exoneration Project.
Villanova Signs On, Connecticut College Expands Partnership
This fall, Villanova University will recruit its first cohort of Scholars from New Orleans. Connecticut College, a Posse partner since 2009, has expanded to now recruit students from New York City as well as Chicago.
Managing Director at First Republic Champions Posse
National Board member James Wilcox has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Foundation for more than a decade. In 2016 he became chair of the Posse Los Angeles Advisory Board.