Named in honor of Huskie legend, Robert J. Brigham, the man who carried the Cardinal and Black colors for 50 years as a student-athlete, assistant coach, head coach, director of athletics, and special assistant to the president before his retirement in June, 2001.

The Brigham Society has been created to recognize donors to NIU Athletics for their generous lifetime giving. As the core of supporters to NIU Athletics, members of the Brigham Society are part of the inner circle and receive the most exclusive benefits.