Deloitte has been a top supporter of Posse for over 10 years, offering funding and in-kind donations totaling nearly $5 million since 2011, and recruiting Scholars for internships and full-time positions.
News & Events
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 at a virtual panel hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda in honor of his upcoming film "In the Heights."
Alumni Gather in NYC for Posse Leadership Conference
The 11th National Posse Alumni Leadership Conference featured former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as keynote speaker, and honored Ainslie Award winner Carl Manalo.
Mount Holyoke Scholar Interns at Google
Katerina Alvarez spent this past summer as a global business analyst intern on the gTech team at Google. She is currently in her senior year as a Mount Holyoke Posse Scholar.
University of Rochester Scholar Becomes Student Body President, Aims for Career in Politics
Jamal Holtz, a University of Rochester rising senior, has been elected student body president. He has been drawn to public service and politics since age 16, building experience in the D.C. Department of Employment and in the office of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Five Posse Scholars were awarded prestigious summer internships as part of the Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program. Now in its third year, the program grants each recipient an opportunity to work closely with an industry leader and includes a $10,000 stipend.
Google/Alphabet VP Leads on Posse National Board
Juan Rajlin is the vice president and treasurer of Google/Alphabet. He has been an invaluable member of the Posse National Board since 2016 and currently serves as board treasurer.
Denison Alum Becomes Whitman College VP of Diversity and Inclusion
Thomas Witherspoon, a Posse alumnus of Denison University, is the new vice president of diversity and inclusion at Whitman College. His appointment to the role reflects his deep commitment to serving under-resourced communities and to advancing equity and inclusion in higher education.
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.
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.