GRAND FORKS, ND (November 20, 2020) – The University of North Dakota and CLC, the university’s exclusive licensing agent, are partnering with Bully Brew Coffee House on an officially licensed University of North Dakota coffee, Hawks Blend. Bully Brew’s Hawks Blend will also be the “Official Coffee of North Dakota Athletics” thanks to a partnership with Fighting Hawks Sports Properties, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for University of North Dakota Athletics.

“We’re excited to work with a local business owned by UND alumna Sandi Luck to create a licensed consumable product that our fans near and far can enjoy,” said North Dakota athletics director Bill Chaves.  “This is a great method to connect our brand to our fans and alums in a very unique way.” 

Hawks Blend is a medium roast with a smooth satisfying finish with notes of chocolate and caramel.  Hawks Blend is available in a variety of forms, including 16 oz. bags with a custom kelly green design with images of UND and Grand Forks landmarks.  Hawks Blend is also available in K-cups and can be enjoyed by the cup beginning today at all Bully Brew locations in Grand Forks N.D., East Grand Forks, MN and Fargo, N.D.

A portion of each purchase supports the University of North Dakota. 

Beans are freshly roasted weekly at Bully Brew Coffee Roastery in Grand Forks.  16 oz. bags of Hawks Blend will be available soon in all Bully Brew locations as well as online at BullyBrewCoffeeHouse.com.  Customers anywhere who order 16 oz. bags at bullybrewcoffeehouse.com choose between ground or whole bean coffee and have it shipped directly from Bully Brew. 

Other locations that Hawks Blend 16 oz. bags will be available soon are Back Alley Coffee in Mayville, N.D., Evergreen Catering, Bakery and Coffee in Thief River Falls, MN, Hornbacher’s in Fargo, N.D., Lake of the Woods Coffee in Warroad, MN, North Brew in Northwood, N.D. and at the Sioux Shop at Ralph Engelstad Arena and at SiouxShop.com.  UND will continue to attempt to increase local distribution.

About Bully Brew Coffee House

Bully Brew Coffee started in 2010 and has grown to 5 coffee houses, a roastery, and a bakery.   Bully Brew is proud of our locally roasted coffee beans & our homemade bakery items.  Bully Brew’s Coffee’s mission to enrich as many lives as we can by serving great coffee and great food with a smile.

About the University of North Dakota

Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, the University of North Dakota gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state’s largest. UND emerged as an innovator in engineering, medicine, aviation, and unmanned aircraft systems.

About Learfield IMG College

Learfield IMG College is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. The Learfield IMG College suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

For more information on this release, please contact:

Tammy Purves, CLC, tammy.purves@clc.com