Boston University announced Thursday it will pursue an “external review” of the Athletics Department’s policies and practices and addressed resurfacing “concerns” regarding former women’s soccer coach Casey Brown. The review will examine the department’s policies and “resources for support and care” as well as how the department prevents, responds to and follows up on complaints from athletes.
Ninety-nine former Boston University women’s soccer players and coaching staff signed a statement in support of former head coach Nancy Feldman amid allegations of sexual harassment, according to a letter obtained by The Daily Free Press.
Alex Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and a 2017 Boston University alum, alleged “systemic” harassment is ongoing from the coaching staff of the BU women’s soccer program.
Podcaster and BU alum Alex Cooper said in her new documentary “Call Her Alex” she was sexually harassed by her coach during her three seasons playing BU women’s soccer.
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine and the University’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America faced disciplinary action from the Student Activities Office this spring semester.
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam stressed the need for community and collaboration during an “unusual” time for higher education, as the societal role and importance of universities nationwide...
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is introducing a new wave of junior faculty after several senior professors have retired in recent years.
Professors Igor Lukes,...
By Karyna Cheung, Investigative Editor
• June 6, 2025
As the only news outlet on campus without University affiliations, the DFP investigative section is able to report on topics other on-campus news outlets cannot cover. Investigative journalism provides platforms for discourse on important and underreported topics.
Over the 2024-2025 academic year, The Daily Free Press published more than 1,190 unique articles, including an investigation into Elon Musk's donations to the University, an in-depth Fall 2024 election issue and 28 photo galleries.
Playing baseball, writing poetry, going out on dates — these are all activities that individuals with autism will “never be able to” partake in, said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert...
The Boston University Class of 2025 covered Nickerson Field in a sea of red and white gowns Sunday afternoon for the 152nd All-University Commencement ceremony.
Actress Emily Deschanel, best known for her role in the drama series “Bones,” will deliver the main address at Boston University’s 152nd All-University Commencement ceremony May 18.
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