BTN.com LiveBIG Staff, July 4, 2015
To commemorate this Independence Day, BTN LiveBIG is looking back on some of the incredible stories we've shared recently. Read the articles below to learn more about the interesting, important work that your fellow Americans (and Big Ten students, alums and faculty) are doing.
Rutgers students put in long-term effort to help Jersey Shore recover from Hurricane Sandy
Northwestern alumnus launches start-up business incubator for veteran entrepreneurs
Michigan State alumna shows perseverance as she breaks a swimming record and beats breast cancer
Penn State grad and Marine vet intends to make his mark in journalism
Illini Paralympian Josh George rises above personal tragedy to represent his country
Minnesota alumna and Army National Guard Captain focuses on service
Michigan alum and activist Tom Hayden finds inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr. and James Dean
Former Hawkeye swimmer Gen. James Cartwright fights to limit nuclear weapons worldwide
Maryland alum and Beltway radio legend Dave McConnell keeps an eye on Congress
Current Buckeye and future fighter pilot starts charity to help families of U.S. military KIAs
Purdue student sets his sights on becoming the ?Neil Armstrong of Mars?
Nebraska researchers study brain injuries with the intention of protecting U.S. soldiers in combat
Former Indiana football player Mark Murphy puts in a heroic effort off the field