Թϱ student and member of the U.S. Army Reserve Stephanie Bauman is among 60 U.S. military service veterans and military spouses from across the nation named today by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Bauman, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physics, was awarded an $11,000 scholarship to complete her degree.
The Tillman Foundation recognizes individuals for their military service, leadership and academic excellence. This year’s group will receive over $1.3 million in scholarships to pursue higher education and continue their service in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, science, education and the arts.
“Stephanie has had an accomplished career in the Army Reserve that demonstrates the leadership, honor, dedication and sacrifice for country that Pat Tillman exemplified in service,” Larry Braue, director of the ԹϱOffice of Veteran Success and retired U.S. Army veteran, said. “As a Tillman University partner, we are thrilled to count Stephanie as the 17th scholar in our cohort of Tillman Military Scholars at USF.”
With a strong desire for challenging life experiences, Bauman enlisted as a civil affairs operator in the Army Reserve in 1998 after graduating college with a bachelor’s