Big East News Articles

Last Friday, the unthinkable events in Newtown, Connecticut have left a community - and country -grieving and searching for answers. This week, several members of the BIG EAST Conference have stepped up to honor not only the victims but those left behind.

The basketball institutions have notified us that they plan to withdraw from the BIG EAST Conference.

The BIG EAST Conference welcomed new members Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, San Diego State and SMU with messages on the American Eagle Outfitters video board in Times Square.

Transcript of the December 7, 2011 teleconference announcing the additions of five new BIG EAST members

Five Things to Know About the University of Central Florida

San Diego State University Quick Facts

University of Central Florida Quick Facts

Five Things to Know About San Diego State University

Five Things to Know About Southern Methodist University

Boise State University Quick Facts

Five Things to Know About Boise State University

Five Things to Know About the University of Houston

Southern Methodist University Quick Facts

Central Florida, Houston, Southern Methodist Become Full Members. Boise State, San Diego State Become Football Members

The BIG EAST Conference recently distributed full or partial grants as part of the BIG EAST Professional Development Grant for Women and Ethnic Minorities program, which provides funds for professional development to the league’s coaches and administrators.

Check out the national reaction to the BIG EAST's addition of TCU as its 17th full member

ESPN.com gives a brief overview of the BIG EAST's newest member