Mayor of Chicago Praises Posse
Mayor Brandon Johnson commended the program for decades of outstanding service to Chicago's youth.
Oberlin Scholar, Mellon Mays Fellow Elected Class President
Oberlin College Scholar Aliyah Abu-Hazeem, currently a junior double majoring in law & society and sociology, held a congressional internship with Senator Sherrod Brown, was elected president of the Class of 2017 in the spring, and spent the summer c
Pomona Alum Begins Law Career at Schiff Hardin
Ermelinda Villagomez, a member of Pomona College’s fourth graduating Posse from Chicago, earned her J.D. from Columbia University and this fall begins her career as a first-year associate at Schiff Hardin.
Summer Internship Celebration Hosted by Exelon
Posse Chicago's annual Internship Celebration, which was generously sponsored by Exelon Corporation, honored the accomplishments of Scholars whose summer internships with Posse Career Program partners provided invaluable professional development oppo
Boeing Vice President Joins Advisory Board
Michael C. Ford is the newest member of the Posse Chicago Advisory Board. He is the vice president of global diversity & inclusion at Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company.
Immersion Program Prepares STEM Scholars for Success
As a part of Pre-Collegiate Training, Scholars selected to attend Bryn Mawr College participate in an intensive two-week STEM immersion program to enhance their STEM knowledge through lectures, labs and field trips.
Scholars, Alumni Gain Political Experience with Sen. Warren
Three Scholars interned this summer in the office of United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, joining two Posse alumni who were hired for full-time positions with the Senator.
Hill Holliday Internship Inspires Career Choice for Denison Scholar
This summer, Denison University Scholar Adam Goldstein was an integrated production intern with Hill Holiday, one of the country’s top advertising and marketing agencies. He was planning to go into the field of sports broadcasting after college,
BU Scholars Selected for Campus Leadership Honor Society
Two Boston University Scholars were initiated into the Scarlet Key Honor Society in recognition of their contributions to the campus community. Issa Kenyatta and Bezawit Begosew are the first Posse Scholars to receive this honor.
Corporate Volunteers Help Select Next Class of Scholars
Employees from corporate partners including Travelers, Alston & Bird and Accenture volunteered during Posse’s 2015 Dynamic Assessment Process (DAP). In addition, Bank of America and Georgia Power Company generously donated space for the first step
Atlanta Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
Angela Payne James and Beth Lowry bring a range of experiences and interests and a passion for education and youth leadership development.