Pre-College Retreat prepares Earl Woods Scholar Class of 2030 for college success
The annual Earl Woods Scholar Program Pre-College Retreat kicked off on Wednesday, July 8, welcoming rising freshmen from seven regional cohorts.  It was incredibly rewarding to welcome 21 scholars to the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim. This year’s event was especially meaningful as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Earl Woods Scholar Program while also welcoming scholars from our two newest regions: […]
TGR Foundation announces 20th cohort of Earl Woods Scholars, expands program to Georgia
IRVINE, Calif. — TGR Foundation announces its 20th class of 22 Earl Woods scholars, including students representing two new regions as it expands to Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia.  The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of the late Earl Woods, Tiger’s father and mentor.  In addition to academic excellence, scholars accepted into the program demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community […]
TGR Foundation Names Sandy Marshall chief development officer
Accomplished nonprofit and social impact leader to accelerate philanthropic growth, strategic partnerships and national expansion
Where are they now? Alma Gutierrez, educator
As a member of the Western High School Women’s Golf Team, Alma Gutierrez discovered the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim with the rest of her team as they took advantage of access to free equipment, clinics and a short course for practice. What she didn’t expect was to discover a world of opportunities beyond the sport.  After golf requirements as a student athlete were […]
Earl Woods Scholar Program: 20 years of legacy and impact
Twenty years ago, the Earl Woods Scholar Program was just beginning to take shape. In May 2006, following the passing of Earl Woods, TGR Foundation received an outpouring of unsolicited donations in his honor. From that moment, Tiger had a clear and purposeful vision to create something lasting that would reflect who Earl was and what he stood for.  I had the privilege of developing the program […]
Why Human Connection Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people work, communicate, learn, and create. Information is instantly accessible. Content is endless. Young people can now interact with tools that would have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago.
Where are they now? Daniel Biviano Rayo, Educator
A robotics class at the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim was the start of Daniel Biviano Rayo’s journey to a career in education. His experiences expanded his love for learning and developed his desire to pay it forward. From early elementary to post-secondary education, Rayo has continued to pursue opportunities to empower students as an educator […]
DoW STEM Ambassador Program opens application for 2026–2027 cohort
The 2026–2027 DoW STEM Ambassador Program – managed and facilitated by TGR Foundation, in partnership with the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) – is now accepting applications for its seventh cohort of educators. This prestigious program brings together educators from communities across the country to collaborate, lead and broaden opportunities for students through high-quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences.
STEM Studio: A Dynamic Professional Learning Experience for Educators
STEM Studio is one of our flagship programs. It’s a multi-day and multi-level professional learning series hosted over the summer months and designed to strengthen inquiry-based instruction and empower teachers to create engaging, student-centered classrooms.
Tiger Robotics Earns FIRST® Rising All-Star Award at 2026 World Championship
TGR Foundation announced that the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia’s first-year robotics team, Tiger Robotics, has qualified for the FIRST® Robotics World Championship, taking place April 29 – May 2 in Houston, TX. As the only robotics team in West Philadelphia, this achievement marks an extraordinary milestone for the TGR Learning Lab and its students, placing it among the top high school robotics teams in the world.
