BTN.com LiveBIG Staff, April 4, 2015
[btn-post-package]Grit. Hustle. Ingenuity. Passion. Those are the qualities you find in the heart of a true champion.
The Badgers and Spartans have displayed those characteristics on their journey to the 2015 Final Four - the second-straight year they?ve made deep runs in the NCAA tournament.
But those traits are hardly limited to those respective basketball teams. They?re regularly seen among the student body, faculty and staff, and alumni of both Wisconsin and Michigan State.
When you?re not watching the games today, take a few minutes to read recent examples from BTN LiveBIG of how people from those universities apply talent, dedication and heart to make a positive impact on the world:
Wisconsin
Wisconsin student helps Kenyan Women start soccer league
Wisconsin grad starts site for college students with major health problems
Wisconsin ice driller aids groundbreaking research
Wisconsin alum charges toward danger but steers clear of bull
Former Badger prepares kids for college and beyond
Stonewall combating cancer at Wisconsin
Michigan State
Former Spartan swimmer breaks records and beats cancer
Former Michigan State b-ball standout finds second life in autism advocacy
Michigan State retiree takes a hike
Spartans stand shoulder-to-shoulder against cancer