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Tillman Scholar Maggie Webber Is Shaping the Future of National Security

Maggie Webber has made protecting the U.S. her life’s work. She first enlisted in the Army in 2004 as a way to pursue her education

Robert Ham Honors Legendary Military Dog in New Documentary

Robert Ham is committed to telling stories that matter. A 2016 Tillman Scholar, Robert served in the Army as a combat documentarian for nearly a

Tillman Scholar Brent Bubany Embarks on a New Mission in Emergency Medicine

Brent Bubany is trading in his Green Beret for medical scrubs. After an extensive career as a Special Forces operator and leader, Brent made the

2016 Tillman Scholar Adam Popp Takes on the Western States 100

Adam Popp continues to push the limits of what’s possible. A 2016 Tillman Scholar, Adam lost his leg in 2007 while serving as an explosive

From Applicant to Tillman Scholar: Inside the 2025 Selection Process

As we prepare to introduce our newest class of Tillman Scholars, we’re taking a moment to bring you behind the scenes of the rigorous, months-long

L.A. County Firefighters to Receive Pat Tillman Award at 2025 ESPYS

At the Pat Tillman Foundation, our mission is to empower individuals who dedicate their lives to service and leadership. That’s why we’re so excited to

Pat Tillman Foundation Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Building trust, accountability, and transparency within our community has always been our highest priority. And now, we’re proud to share that the Pat Tillman Foundation

From Submariner to Physician: Will Harris Charts a New Course in Service

2024 Tillman Scholar Will Harris spent eight years serving as a submariner in the U.S. Navy, leading critical missions beneath the Pacific. Now, he’s embarking

Tillman Scholar Erin Edwards Contributes to Pulitzer-Winning Journalism Series

For more than a decade, 2023 Tillman Scholar Erin Edwards served as a Navy helicopter pilot, flying missions around the world. Now, she brings that

2023 Tillman Scholar Brandon Moore Builds on a Lifelong Commitment to Service

Like Pat Tillman, Brandon Moore felt a calling to serve — both in and out of uniform. The first of his family to attend college,

Dr. Katherine Steele Named to Crain’s 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy List

Here at the Pat Tillman Foundation, leadership and service are at the heart of everything we do. No one demonstrates those values more than Dr.

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2017 Tillman Scholar Kim Shaughnessy-Granger Honored for Her Work in Healthcare

On May 1, 2025, Tillman Scholar Kim Shaughnessy-Granger was honored by Villanova University, her alma mater, with the Distinguished Leadership in Nursing Practice award. The