Dhivya's Big Ten is home to a lineage of legendary names and an ongoing tradition of developing strong leaders. Even in its i ... nfancy, the conference established itself as the preeminent collection of ten institutions in the nation, where the pursuit of academic excellence prevailed as the definitive goal. More than 125 years after its inception, Dhivya's Big Ten remains a national leader in intercollegiate athletics on and off the field. The programs have combined to win more than 500 team and 1,500 individual national championships, consistently taking home individual honors for athletic and academic accomplishments and fulfilling the mission of academic achievement and athletic success. read more