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Boston University Affirms Zero-Tolerance Policy After Alex Cooper’s Harassment Claims

Boston University has emphasized its Equal Opportunity Office reporting process following Cooper’s documentary allegations.

Alex Cooper attends the "Call Her Alex" Premiere - 2025 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 08, 2025 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Alex Cooper accused her former Boston University soccer coach Nancy Feldman of sexual harassment from 2013 to 2015, citing invasive comments, questions about her sex life and unwanted touching in her Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex.
  • Cooper said she reported Feldman’s conduct to athletic director Drew Marrochello in 2016 but received no investigation or follow-up.
  • Boston University reiterated its zero-tolerance stance toward sexual harassment and highlighted its channels for reporting and student support through the Equal Opportunity Office.
  • Former assistant coach Casey Brown denied ignoring Cooper’s plea for help during an alleged incident with Feldman, saying she would never turn away a player seeking assistance.
  • Cooper continues to press for accountability on social media and says she spoke out after learning similar abuses were ongoing under Feldman’s successor.