The Power of 10 is Posse’s signature fundraising event that recognizes the strength of a Posse of 10 dynamic students and celebrates diversity in higher education and the workforce.
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.
Kalamazoo Offers Scholars Small Campus, Global Education
Bringing diversity to higher education has been a career-long commitment for Eric Staab, the dean of admission and financial aid at Michigan’s Kalamazoo College.
PossePlus Retreats Tackle Class, Power, Privilege
This spring, 3,500 students from 37 Posse partner colleges and universities across the country explored the topic of class, power and privilege at weekend retreats facilitated by The Posse Foundation.
Former Burger King Exec. Champions Posse Miami
José Tomas, the chair of Posse Miami’s advisory board, attributes the achievements of his 20-year career in human resources and operations to his ability to adapt.
Denison U. Scholar Recognized as Distinguished Leader
In February, Posse Chicago Scholar Brandon Hummons received a Distinguished Leadership Award from Denison University.
World’s Largest Restaurant Conglomerate Supports Posse
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants is the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, with more than 2,000 restaurant locations and more than 190,000 employees.