As the 2014 begins, we'd like to know how you plan on giving back in the new year. Please share with us how, and how often, you plan to work in your community this year. If there are any organizations that you work with on or around a Big Ten university campus, please let us […]
Tonight the University of Illinois episode kicks off the 2014 LiveBIG season after Coach John Groce?s Fighting Illini take on the Wisconsin Badgers. In the episode you?ll learn more about astronaut Mike Hopkins, who was once the captain of the Illinois football team, and the largest supercomputer in the world (aka ?Blue Waters?). Here?s a […]
When you ask a student, ?What is your favorite subject in school?? it?s not often you?ll hear a resounding ?Math!? in reply. In fact, only about 10% of students who take the ACT indicate an interest in pursuing a career in STEM-related fields (science, technology, engineering or math). On November 21, 2013, the University of […]
The new season of LiveBIG shows on BTN kicks off this week! Click here for the complete schedule. University of Illinois men?s basketball coach John Groce received an American flag from Air Force pilot Adam Hopkins before the Illini hosted Indiana last week. Read the incredible story about why Hopkins made the presentation to Groce […]
Years before the Washington Redskins made him their starting quarterback this season, Kirk Cousins was displaying leadership skills at Michigan State. Today, as his Spartans play in the 100th Rose Bowl Game, Cousins will serve as the honorary captain for his alma mater. Cousins earned many accolades during his time in East Lansing, Mich., for […]
Since the beginning of November, we?ve been sharing the inspiring stories of Big Ten students, faculty and alumni who are making a difference in the world through innovations in research, education and community service. In an effort to shine a light on even more wonderful Big Ten happenings, we?ll be serving up positive headlines every […]