A superstar with three Super Bowl rings, two Super Bowl MVPs and nine Pro Bowls could easily keep his offseason to himself, but Tom Brady chooses to devote some of his time to Best Buddies. For more than a decade, Brady, a University of Michigan grad, has teamed up with the global non-profit organization that […]
After Michigan State?s men?s hockey team visits Minnesota tonight, be sure to watch the premiere of the Spartans episode of BTN LiveBIG. What does ?global? really mean? That?s a question Director of University Photography and Videography at Michigan State, Jim Peck, asked more than a year ago when considering a brave new idea for Michigan […]
After the Hoosiers? men?s basketball team takes on Nebraska tonight, the Indiana LiveBIG episode sheds light on life-saving proton therapy being done at Indiana University, and introduces you to a man who is defying the odds in Bloomington. Tom Morris is the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Indiana University, who worked specifically with the […]
Following tonight?s men?s basketball game against visiting Northwestern, learn how the University of Wisconsin is using DNA research to save honey bees, and get to know an amazing program that helps women on the other side of the globe. Brittany Ammerman, a junior forward for the Wisconsin women?s hockey team, works with the group Health […]
Amanda Rowland defines the word selfless. The special education senior used her time in Champaign to improve the lives of others-especially those with disabilities. And her effort hasn?t gone unnoticed. Rowland was honored with the 2013 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award. The Lincoln Academy of Illinois recognizes students displaying overall excellence, in both curricular and […]
Before the Super Bowl this weekend, be sure to read about the great work Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is doing in his community. Not a Seahawks fan? LiveBIG also profiled Judi?s House, founded by then-Denver Broncos quarterback Brian Griese, to help kids cope with loss. Literacy programs at the University of Minnesota recently received […]