Announcing Posse Arts: Michelle Obama Celebrates New Posse Collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Posse Foundation has launched a new arts initiative in partnership with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund, with CalArts as the first institutional partner. Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the program.
Carleton Scholar Wins Prestigious Watson Fellowship
Carleton College graduate Robin Wonsley won a prestigiousThomas J. Watson Fellowship, which offers “college graduates of ‘unusual promise’ a year of independent, purposeful exploration and travel in international settings new to them.” Robin will research and analyze reintegration programs for women who have been incarcerated in Dublin, Ireland; Oslo, Norway; Ontario, Canada; and Accra, Ghana.
Oberlin Alumna Wins Fellowship to India
Recent graduate Stephanie Mora Hernandez received a two-year Shansi Fellowship from Oberlin College. Shansi, an independent nonprofit organization, grants highly sought-after fellowships to recent Oberlin graduates to promote understanding and communication between Asians and Americans.
Conn. College Scholar Accepted to Art Institute of Chicago Graduate Program
Marline Johnson, a graduating member of Connecticut College’s first Posse, is poised to continue her education at the renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she will pursue a master’s degree in art therapy.
Denison Scholar Wins Distinguished Leadership Award
Denison University Scholar Michael Ivy was among only 27 seniors to win the Distinguished Leadership Award earlier this year. The award is given in recognition of a student’s “extraordinary commitment to excellence, leadership and dedication to Denison and surrounding communities.”
647 New Scholars Win $90 Million in Scholarships
This winter, a record number of young leaders from across the country were welcomed to The Posse Foundation, including the inaugural Veterans Posse and the first Posses from Houston.
Middlebury Alumna Develops National Entrepreneurship Program in Uganda
Angelica Towne graduated from Middlebury College five years ago determined to use her education to empower youth in developing countries around the world. Today, the international studies major is the co-founder and country director of Educate!, a national youth leadership development organization that works with thousands of students and young entrepreneurs in Uganda.
Kalamazoo Offers Scholars Small Campus, Global Education
Bringing diversity to higher education has been a career-long commitment for Eric Staab, the dean of admission and financial aid at Michigan’s Kalamazoo College.
PossePlus Retreats Tackle Class, Power, Privilege
This spring, 3,500 students from 37 Posse partner colleges and universities across the country explored the topic of class, power and privilege at weekend retreats facilitated by The Posse Foundation.
Former Burger King Exec. Champions Posse Miami
José Tomas, the chair of Posse Miami’s advisory board, attributes the achievements of his 20-year career in human resources and operations to his ability to adapt.
Denison U. Scholar Recognized as Distinguished Leader
In February, Posse Chicago Scholar Brandon Hummons received a Distinguished Leadership Award from Denison University.