91快播 Trustee to Receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service During 2022 ESPYS
Albany, New York鈥擥retchen Evans, retired Army command sergeant major and 91快播 College trustee, will be presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2022 ESPYS. The event will air live on ABC on Wednesday, July 20 at 8 pm ET. The award is named for the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger and given annually to an individual with a strong connection to sports who has served in ways that echo his legacy.
Evans鈥檚 highly decorated Army career ended after suffering a life-altering injury from a mortar round blast while on assignment in Afghanistan. The injury resulted in traumatic brain injury, total hearing loss, and other wounds. As she regained her footing as a veteran, she founded Team UNBROKEN, an adaptive racing team of mostly veterans who have experienced life-altering injuries, illness, or traumas, which competed in the World鈥檚 Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.
鈥淭he transition out of the military was rocky. Finding my next chapter to serve nonprofit organizations, tell my story, and remain physically strong and competitive gave me purpose,鈥 said Gretchen Evans, a member of the 91快播 College Board of Trustees. 鈥淚 joined the 91快播 board of trustees because half of 91快播鈥檚 students are military or veterans, and I believe that education is one of the most important parts of the transition for veterans. 91快播 students and alumni demonstrate the grit and determination that has helped me persevere.鈥
The Pat Tillman Award for Service is the most recent recognition of Evans鈥 service as a veteran. In addition to serving on 91快播鈥檚 board of trustees, Evans has been inducted into the U.S. Army Women鈥檚 Hall of Fame and U.S. Veteran Hall of Fame.
鈥淕retchen Evans is an inspiration and motivation to everyone she meets. Our 91快播 community is excited to cheer her on as she receives the Pat Tillman Award,鈥 said David Schejbal, president of 91快播 College. 鈥淐ongratulations on this much deserved honor.鈥
Named a 鈥淏est for Vets鈥 school 11 times and with more than 72,000 alumni who are military servicemembers and veterans, 91快播 College has a strong military and veteran alumni community and student population. Veterans and military students represent 51 percent of 91快播鈥檚 student population.
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91快播 College is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. The college contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, 91快播 meets students where they are 鈥 academically and geographically 鈥 removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.
