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BTN LiveBIG: Spartans "360.24" project comes to life
BTN LiveBIG: Spartans "360.24" project comes to life
During the Michigan State episode of LiveBIG, we featured a unique project titled "Spartans' Will 360," that told stories of MSU alumni making an impact all over the globe. Now, the next generation of the project will come to life as "360.24." For 24 straight hours in November, hundreds of Spartans on six continents in 18 time […]
BTN LiveBIG: THON weekend brings hope
BTN LiveBIG: THON weekend brings hope
THON Weekend is almost here! Starting tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 23, thousands of Penn State students will commit to a 46-hour dance marathon known as THON. The event is held at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center each year in February, raising money "FTK" – For The Kids. In 2013, THON raised a record-breaking $12.37 […]
BTN LiveBIG: Big Ten leads in Peace Corp volunteering
BTN LiveBIG: Big Ten leads in Peace Corp volunteering
Last week, the Peace Corps announced its 2013 rankings of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. For the first time in eight years, the University of Wisconsin was on top of the rankings! Wisconsin was one of eight current (and one future) members of the Big Ten conference to rank among the top 25 volunteer-producing universities. Here's […]
BTN LiveBIG: Introducing 'Share A Solution'
BTN LiveBIG: Introducing 'Share A Solution'
BTN LiveBIG has been an important part of BTN?s commitment to showcasing and supporting the best of each Big Ten university. BTN LiveBIG just finished its fourth season telling stories of students, staff, faculty, and alumni who are making a difference in the world through innovations in research, education and community service. This year?s stories […]
BTN LiveBIG: PSU THON Director Q&A
BTN LiveBIG: PSU THON Director Q&A
For the past 37 years, Penn State University?s student body have pulled together the largest student-run fundraising effort, called THON. Many universities have dance marathons to support charities, but Penn State students blow it out at a scale that is unmatched. The student body has successfully raised more than $100 million for pediatric cancer patients […]
BTN LiveBIG: Monday Download
BTN LiveBIG: Monday Download
Did you enjoy the exciting hockey action at the Olympics this weekend? We recently shared the great work being done off the ice by Joe Pavelski and Amanda Kessel, two Big Ten alumni helping their teams go for gold in Sochi. DYK: 1,707 stuffed animals have been collected from @OhioState_MHKY #TeddyBearToss the last 3 yrs combined. […]
