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Photo collage of various women's athletic teams and players throughout the decade. The background is a turf field with a muted gray overlay. The images include: a black and white photo of the women's beanpot champions from 1981, a photo of BU women's golfer Hanako Kawasaki holding a golf club behind her back and wear a red visor; photo of Elizabeth Morse (CGS'14), left trying to keep possession of the ball with teammate Siobhan McCarthy (CGS'15) on defense during drills at BU women's lacrosse; photo of Stephanie Nasson (SAR'16) of the women's swim team mid-stroke, wearing a red cap and goggles; photo of Chiara Tibbitt (CAS'22) taking a shot during basketball practice; an old film photo of Jeanne Friedman and other women's rowing team members from the the mid-70s holding a trophy; black and white photo of Jennifer Lanctot O'Neill (Questrom'91), BU's first three-time female All-American, running with a relay stick; and photo of the BU women's soccer team in a team huddle. At center, an excerpt from Title IX is seen; it looks as if it has been torn from a page.

Gender & Sports

Title IX Turns 50: It Changed Society—but Now It Must Go Further

June 22, 2022

Photo of Jay Pandolfo, at left, in a blue suit, assistant coaching during a BU hockey game. The light of screens in the arena are seen behind him. At front right are the backs of BU Hockey players.

Athletics News

Former Terrier and Bruin Jay Pandolfo Named BU Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach

May 5, 2022

Photo of Toby Makoyawo (right) mid-stride next to Devon Achane of Texas A&M also mid-stride. Both are running towards the camera down the straightaway of the track. The starting blocks can be seen in the blurry background.

Track & Field

Meet the Fastest Human in BU History. He’s Only 19

April 1, 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 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 Nick Zabaneh (CAS’24) attacking against Northeastern’s Tyler Spott during the 69th Beanpot tournament championship game on February 14 at TD Garden. He skates forward with the puck as the Northeastern hockey player in a black uniform tries to intercept it.

Beanpot

BU Claims Its 31st Beanpot Championship, Beating Northeastern 1-0

February 14, 2022

photo of photo of Kaleigh Donnelly mid-game. She wears full Boston University women's hockey gear as she skates with puck on the ice.

Varsity Sports

As Women’s Hockey Prepares for the Beanpot, Terrier Senior Captain Reflects on the Season

January 20, 2022

Photo of the BU men’s soccer team, wearing red shirts with 'Boston University' written in white, in a huddle around Team IMPACT member Pierce Sabin, a young child with a BU jersey and white BU hat, on October 16. All the young men and Sabin smile and celebrate their win.

Varsity Sports

BU Athletics Will Continue 10-Year Partnership with Team IMPACT

January 4, 2022

photo of the Bu men's hockey team mid-puck drop facing Cornell. Stands are crowded and both teams stand poised on the ice as a ref stands at ready.

Varsity Sports

Red Hot Hockey: Terriers, Big Red Clash at Madison Square Garden This Weekend

November 24, 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

Professor Andy Andres dangles a baseball stuck to his finger with Spider Tack adhesive, a commonly used sticky substance in Major League Baseball

Baseball Physics

The Science behind MLB’s Sticky Stuff Scandal [Video]

September 17, 2021

Photo of the women's soccer team giving each other high fives before the start of their game versus UMass lowell.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: August 26 to 29

August 26, 2021

A photo of Will Loggia with his arms outstretched standing in front of a brick wall with a red sign that reads "West Campus Residences." A video play button is overlayed.

Student Life

Expectations vs. Reality: How My Freshman Year during a Pandemic Measured Up

April 28, 2021

Composite image of four photos of students on campus. From top left, two students with face masks walk down Comm Ave, a student in a white romper skateboards, a group of students draw dancers outside of CFA, a researcher with gloves and a mask looks at a vial. Overlaid sticker reads “Giving Day #ProudtoBU April 7, 2021”

Giving

BU Giving Day Raises Nearly $3 Million

April 9, 2021

A photo of Kevin Nylen standing against a goal on Nickerson Field

Athletics

Kevin Nylen Begins His First Season (Finally) as Men’s Soccer Head Coach

April 2, 2021

A photo of a traditional passover meal

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 25 to 28

March 25, 2021

A portrait photo of Katie Nelson in her BU basketball uniform. She is standing with one hand on her hip, and the other holding a basketball.

Varsity Sports

Women’s Basketball’s Katie Nelson on Team’s Historic Season

February 24, 2021

A photo of the BU men's ice hockey team huddles up on the ice around one of the goals

Varsity Sports

Men’s Hockey Returns to the Rink on a Winning Streak

February 5, 2021

Photo of BU men’s basketball player Walter Whyte (CAS’22) mid-air as he shoots a basketball in front of a player on the opposing team, who tries to the block the shot with his hand. The crowded basketball floor foregrounds the shot, while coaches and people on the bench are seen in the background.

Varsity Sports

BU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Aiming to Follow Up on Last Year’s Successes

February 4, 2021

Photo of BU Men’s Hockey Captain Logan Cockerill (SHA’21) as he nearly scores a goal on the UMass goalie who tries to block the shot with his knee pads.

Athletics

University Pauses All Varsity Sports through January Due to COVID-19 Spike

January 27, 2021

University Pauses All Varsity Sports through January Due to COVID-19 Spike