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.
Infor CEO Joins Board, Sponsors Veterans Posse Program
Infor Chief Executive Officer Charles Phillips, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, joined the Posse National Board of Directors in April 2012. Infor, a leading global software company, was the first corporate sponsor of the recently launched Veterans Posse Program.
Longstanding Partner Viacom Committed to Program’s Success
Since 2006, The Posse Foundation has enjoyed the generous support of media giant Viacom. Viacom and its extensive network of media providers—including BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Paramount Pictures—have donated more than $420,000 to the Foundation as well as hosted fundraisers and provided highly coveted career development opportunities to Posse Scholars.
Annual Leadership Conference Draws Alumni from 7 Cities
Over 100 alumni representing seven Posse chapters from across the country attended the fourth annual National Posse Alumni Leadership Conference in New York City this past August.
Power of 10 Event Honors Mabie Family
In October, nearly 300 guests celebrated Posse’s young leaders at Posse Chicago’s seventh annual Power of 10 fundraiser at the Chicago Cultural Center. The event raised more than $280,000 and honored the Mabie family for their commitment to education and youth in the city of Chicago.
PwC Invests in Career Development for Posse Scholars
PwC, a big-four multinational professional services firm and Posse Career Program partner, is committed to providing Scholars with valuable career development opportunities.
Pomona Scholar Charts Path to Career in Organic Chemistry
Marvin Vega, a senior chemistry major at Pomona College, is conducting unique research within the college’s organic chemistry department to synthesize elements of organic compounds that can be used as antibiotics.
Kirkland & Ellis Partner Joins Chicago Advisory Board
Ted Swan, a partner at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a longtime supporter of education organizations throughout Chicago, recently joined the Posse Chicago Advisory Board.
Advisory Board Member Mentors Scholars
Kate Norris, a private client advisor at HUB International with 15 years of industry experience, is passionate about providing quality education to young people.
President Obama Donates Portion of Nobel Peace Prize Money to Posse
On March 11, 2010, The Posse Foundation became one of only 10 organizations selected by President Barack Obama to receive a portion of the president's $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize award money, which he elected to donate to charitable causes. The news that Posse will receive a generous gift of $125,000 came via a White House announcement.