Awards Ceremony Honors 61 New Scholars from Atlanta
Posse Atlanta welcomed 61 new Scholars at the Awards Ceremony in December hosted by The Coca-Cola Company and sponsored by Infor Global Solutions.
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Career Program Specialist - Atlanta
The Career Program Specialist leads Posse’s Career Program in Atlanta.
Winter Events Connect Scholars, Alumni to Professional Development Opportunities
In January, Posse Atlanta Scholars and alumni participated in three exciting career events: the Winter Career Conference, Deloitte’s “Lunch and Learn” and a “Job Shadow Day” at Georgia Radio Reading Service.
Atlanta Scholars Get Involved on Campus
College freshman and aspiring broadcaster Nariah Francis (Wooster Posse 5) is pursuing a degree in communications while also finding time to nurture her talent—singing. Sophomore Rashid Nelson (Boston University Posse 4) serves as the associate director for communication of Boston University’s student government and as the recreation assistant for BU Athletics.
Agnes Scott College, Cornell University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Join Posse
Agnes Scott College, Cornell University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges have signed on as Posse’s newest partner institutions.
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Wins Ainslie Alumni Award
Carmen Green Jr. is the 2012 recipient of the Ainslie Alumni Achievement Award. Currently a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Carmen exemplifies the leadership qualities characteristic of the men and women who risk their lives in service to our country.
V.P. for Enrollment Champions Posse at Syracuse U.
This past fall, Syracuse University welcomed its first Posses from Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami. Helping to pave the way for those 30 Scholars is Donald A. Saleh, the vice president for enrollment management at Syracuse and Posse liaison.
Presidents Conference Tackles Economics of Higher Ed
In October, presidents and chancellors from top colleges and universities around the country convened in New York City for Posse’s biennial Presidents Conference on Higher Education. This year’s Conference entitled, Another Bubble: The Sustainability of the Higher Education Economic Model, explored the viability of current approaches to funding postsecondary institutions.
Scholar Promotes Dialogue, Diversity at Middlebury
As co-founder of the My Midd Retreat and president of Women of Color (WOC), Middlebury College senior Aya Gallego facilitates important conversations among her peers about identity, race and gender.
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.