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Photo of two rowing boats on a river during an overcast day. One boat is full of rowers from the back wearing white tops, the other further in the background shows rowers wearing red.

Varsity Rowing

BU Rowing Teams Continue Trophy Chase

May 26, 2022

Photo of Lizzy Nevins, a young woman wearing a black riding helmet and red BU Equestrian jacket, standing next to BU Equestrian head coach Phyllis Cervelli, wearing a similar red jacket and white cap, in a barn barn. Lizzy is shown petting the head of a large dark brown horse with a black mane as Cervelli looks on to her right.

Watch Now

Yes, BU Has an Equestrian Team. And It Just Had a Record Season

April 27, 2022

Photo of Nancy Feldman, a White middle-aged woman, wearing a red BU hat, and gray BU zip-up. She smiles and looks off to the side. BU women's soccer players are seen blurred in the foreground.

Retirement

Nancy Feldman to Retire after 27 Years Leading BU Women’s Soccer

April 11, 2022

Photo of a young woman in a brown tank top and green pants climbing up a cave wall at Cambridge CRG. Another young person at right in a black sweatshirt is also seen climbing.

Student Clubs

BU Climbing Club: Rookies, Vets Test Their Physical and Mental Agility

April 6, 2022

Action shot photo of Men’s lacrosse attacker Timmy Ley. A male lacrosse player wearing a protective helmet holds his lacrosse stick with the ball and defends against an opposing player in a yellow uniform.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 31 to April 3

March 30, 2022

Photo of Boston University Men's Hockey head coach Albie O'Connell raising his right first in the air after the Beanpot final between the Boston University Terriers and the Northeastern University Huskies on February 14, 2022, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a white man with short hair and wears a suit and formal shoes, and appears to be cheering. BU Hockey players are also seen cheering and wearing championship hats.

Athletics News

BU to Replace Men’s Hockey Coach Albie O’Connell

March 30, 2022

Photo of the BU Roller Hockey team in a huddle. They wear red and white jerseys that read "Boston", red helmets, and hold sticks as they huddle together.

Club Sports

BU Roller Hockey Club Skating to National Tournament

March 29, 2022

Photo of Oksana Masters, a white woman and double amputee, on Team USA who skis on a black pair of adaptive skis during an Official Training Session at Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre on March 03, 2022 in Beijing, China. She wears sunglasses, looks very concentrated, and two other paralympians are seen skiing behind her.

International Sports

How the Paralympics Are Helping Society Become More Inclusive

March 3, 2022

Photo of the US’ national team celebrating with teammates after their 2-0 victory in the 2019 Women’s World Cup final soccer match between United States and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in France, July 7. The women are seen in white jerseys and smile. Many wear colorful headbands and most wear blue medals around their necks.

Women’s Sports

Huge Win for Equal Pay, as Soccer Federation Settles Discrimination Suit with US Players

February 22, 2022

Photo of women in black, full body swim suits and red swim caps, diving into the pool in their given lanes.

Varsity Sports

Terriers Diving into Patriot League Championships

February 15, 2022

Photo of Drew Commesso (CAS’24) decked out in his hockey goalie attire. He wears a red BU jersey and stands at the ready in the side of the goal during a hockey game.

International Sports

BU Men’s Hockey Players, Coaches, Past and Present, Off to Olympics

February 8, 2022

Photo of BU’s goalie Kate Stuart making a save during the women’s Beanpot Tournament at Matthews Arena on February 1, 2022. She extends her gloved right hand and turns her knees inwards.

Beanpot

BU Women’s Hockey Falls to Harvard 4-1 in Beanpot Semifinal

February 1, 2022

Photo of Tom Brady playing during Super Bowl LI at the NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, USA. He points forward and yells in his Patriots uniform as his teammates and the opposing team are in "hut" stance around him.

National Sports

Tom Brady’s Greatest Legacy Might Be Leadership, Not Super Bowls

February 1, 2022

photo of 2 Hong Kongers holding a black flag frequently used during the city's 2019 pro-democracy protests, during a rally outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 14, 2021. They both wear all black and have PPE masks on. The flag features Chinese characters and reads "Free Hong Kong - Revolution Now"

Beijing Olympics

Is the US Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics over Human Rights Abuses Wise?

December 8, 2021

photo of a person in a kendo stance, holding a long wooden stick, and wearing a navy uniform and black reflective chest protector. White triangle play button overlays image.

Club Sports

BU Kendo Association: Rookies, Vets Flock to the Sport for Its Action and Discipline

November 11, 2021

Photo of DeWolfe Boathouse taken from across the Charles River on a sunny fall day. Small clouds are seen in a brilliant, blue sky. The Boathouse is tan with a greenish gray roof.

Along the Charles

Behind the Scenes at BU’s DeWolfe Boathouse

October 21, 2021

Pitcher Chris Sale practices on the mound while team mates watch. Red sox team members dressed in red and blue stand behind the mound, and Sale is seen mid pitch. The photo was taken during a practice on June 11, 2021 and the red seats in the stands are empty.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Three Jeers for the Anti-Vax Red Sox

September 28, 2021

Nathan Basman (QST 25) celebrates a goal during the woman’s soccer game at the Terrier Tailgate on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He extends his arms above his head, and wears a white baseball cap. Students, many dressed in red, sitting on the bleachers around him.

sports

Fans Again Welcome at BU Athletics Events, with Masks Required at All Indoor Games

September 3, 2021

Photo of Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand as she competes in the women’s +90kg weightlifting final on April 9, 2018 at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. She wears a black body suit and lifts a large barbell with green and red weights over her head. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Voices & Opinion

POV: Cheering a More Inclusive Olympic Games

July 29, 2021

Photo of Simone Biles, a Team USA gymnast, with her arms raised at her sides, and her legs kicking out, as she jumps above the balance beam before empty stands at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Sport Psychology

How Safety Protocols Could Impact Athletes at the Summer Olympic Games

July 26, 2021

How Safety Protocols Could Impact Athletes at the Summer Olympic Games