This annual fundraising event recognizes the strength of a Posse of 10 dynamic students and celebrates diversity in higher education and the workforce.
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.”
Posse Boston Celebrates Graduating Scholars
“We are very proud of this class of Scholars,” says Posse Boston Director Lamont Gordon. “They worked hard, supported each other, took full advantage of opportunities and achieved tremendous success.”
Fidelity Continues Comprehensive Support of Posse
The successful partnership between Fidelity Investments and Posse Boston began in 2009 through the Career Program. Since then, Fidelity has developed a comprehensive relationship with Posse, providing generous funding, company volunteers, and professional development and mentorship for Scholars.
Denison Scholars Thrive on Campus
Posse Boston and Denison University in Granville, Ohio, are entering their ninth year of partnership. Denison Scholars are thriving on campus, making an impact on the university community, and preparing to take their leadership skills into the workforce and beyond.
Posse Alumnus, CFO Brings Sustainable Business to Haiti
As the chief financial officer of Industrial Revolution II (IRII), an innovative high-end apparel manufacturing company, Bowdoin Posse alumnus Lenz Balan is helping to bolster the economy and community in Haiti.
Union Scholars Inducted into Leadership Honor Society
In February, Posse Boston Scholars Kendall Allen, Grace Delgado, Maria Dreeszen and Alvaro Peters were inducted into Union College’s Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society and one of Union’s highest collegiate honors.
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.
Vassar College Selects Inaugural Veterans Posse
In January, at an awards ceremony in New York City hosted by Moody’s Corporation, The Posse Foundation and Vassar College recognized 11 veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces as members of the first Veterans Posse.
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.