This annual fundraising event recognizes the strength of a Posse of 10 dynamic students and celebrates diversity in higher education and the workforce.
D.C. Honors GEICO VP, Raises Close to $200K
In October 2015, Posse D.C. hosted its eighth annual Power of 10 event, which raised nearly $200,000 and honored Rynthia Rost, the vice president of public affairs at GEICO, for her commitment to excellence in higher education and investment in co
Largest Class of Scholars Begins Posse Journey
In January, Posse Chicago honored 121 young leaders who collectively won $21.4 million in leadership scholarships from 12 top-tier colleges and universities.
Trinity Scholar Graduates Early, Begins Career with Google
Ana Medina, a member of Trinity College’s fourth graduating Posse, graduated a semester early and will begin her career at Google in Mountain View, California, as an associate account strategist.
Community Raises Over $500K to Support Scholars
Posse Chicago’s 10th annual Power of 10 raised more than $500,000, a Chicago record, and honored William A. Von Hoene, Jr., the senior executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Exelon Corporation, for his commitment to diversity in edu
Chicago Welcomes New Leadership Council Members
Wells Fargo SVP Ed Cooper and Tyson Foods Assistant Brand Manager Libby Smoler joined Chicago's leadership council, a group of civic-minded professionals and leaders aligned with Posse’s mission and vision.
Governor Baker Welcomes New Scholars from Boston
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel could barely contain the excitement of 60 high school students as they officially became Posse Scholars before an audience of friends, family, and Posse supporters at the 2016 Awards Ceremony.
Alumni Bring Posse Network To Mayor’s Office
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is halfway to having a full Posse in his administration.
Scholars, Career Program Partners Connect at Annual Event
Posse Boston’s Career Day, hosted by State Street, introduced 95 Scholars to professionals from 38 Career Program partners during a series of workshops and panels.
Four Boston Leaders Join Advisory Board
Amy Gutschenritter of Bank of America Merchant Services, Barbara “Bobbi” Kates-Garnick of Tufts University, Melissa Reilly of FMRCo, and Marcus Smith of MFS Investment Management are the newest members of the Posse Boston Advisory Board.
New Scholars Awarded Scholarships from Top Colleges, Universities
Six new Posses, including the first for The George Washington University, were welcomed by an audience of 500 parents, teachers, community leaders and supporters.