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The Case Gymnasium. The Campus Planning and Operation Team recently unveiled improvements for men’s and women’s basketball spaces. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Varsity basketball programs enjoy renovated facilities as 2024-25 season continues

Ava Malamut January 30, 2025
Some Boston University Athletics facilities are looking a little different this spring. Thanks to efforts from the Campus Planning & Operations team, much of the BU campus has been given, or is actively receiving, a makeover. Some of the most notable completed changes are the improvements that were recently unveiled for men’s and women’s basketball spaces.
Boston University Track and Tennis Center. The director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams Gabe Sanders stepped down on Thursday. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Director of BU track and field, cross country steps down following abuse allegations

Mara Mellits April 26, 2024
After five years as the director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams, Gabe Sanders stepped down Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from BU Athletics.
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A look into BU Athletics’ collaboration with WHOOP

Brendan Nordstrom March 3, 2023
In 2021, the WHOOP sign was erected in Kenmore Square, leading many on campus to wonder what WHOOP is. In 2022, BU Athletics announced its new partnership with the wellness technology company. Brendan Nordstrom breaks down WHOOP's mission and benefit to athlete wellness
fans watching BU women's soccer

Fans bring energy back to Boston University athletics

John Fallon September 22, 2021
Fans are back in the stands for BU sports for the first time since March 2020.
BU mascot posing for the camera at a hockey game

Back in the stands: A Fall preview of FreeP sports coverage

Sonja Chen August 31, 2021
As restrictions on campus life begin to lift, so do those on BU’s athletic programs. The Daily Free Press sports section will cover that and more this fall.
BU Athlete Ally logo

BU’s Athlete Ally chapter to focus more on education, culture in 2021-22

Sonja Chen June 30, 2021
Boston University received a perfect score on Athlete Ally’s Athletic Equality Index in April.
melissa d'amico coaching on the sidelines

BU women’s basketball welcomes new head coach Melissa D’Amico

Belle Fraser May 3, 2021
The Boston University athletics department named Melissa D'Amico to the vacant women's basketball head coaching job.
Boston University Athletics suspended athletic activity through the end of January due to an increase in COVID-19 cases on campus. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE

BU athletics suspended for remainder of January due to COVID-19

Charles Moore January 28, 2021
Boston University Athletics announced Wednesday that all sports activities will be suspended through the remainder of January. All scheduled games have been postponed.
Drew Marrochello, Boston University's director of athletics, brought on a number of former Terriers when positions for head coaches opened up. PHOTO BY CLINTON NGUYEN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Ties run deep with BU Athletics’ three new head coaches

Josh Rothstein September 6, 2018
The Boston University Athletics Department named three new head coaches leading into the 2018-19 academic year, but the BU campus won’t be new to them.  
Marrochello has served in the BU Athletics department since 2005. PHOTO BY CLINTON NGUYEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New athletic director Drew Marrochello strives to build success, community outreach

Conor Ryan September 25, 2014

At first glance, maybe it’s the signed picture of Larry Bird behind his desk. Perhaps it’s the brick taken from the rubble of the old Boston Garden that rests inconspicuously on the windowsill or...

BU women’s basketball coach faces bullying allegations

Jacklyn Bamberger March 17, 2014

Boston University women’s basketball coach Kelly Greenberg is facing accusations of severe bullying, including the dismissal of eating disorders and depression, from former team members. Former BU women’s...

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Daily Free Press Admin November 7, 2013

Some drunken French teenagers scouted out a circus in Bordeaux to kidnap a zebra. According to BuzzFeed, the llama named Serge seemed more keen on an adventure, so the boys took him on a tram tour of the...

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