John Hancock Student Village

The John Hancock Student Village or (StuVi) is a large residential and recreational complex at Boston University, covering 10 acres (40,000 m2) between Buick Street and Nickerson Field, ground formerly occupied by a National Guard Armory, which had been used by the University primarily (but not exclusively) as a storage facility prior to its demolition and the start of construction.

The John Hancock Student Village was designed with the intention of fostering community and bridging the divide between East and West campuses.

The Boston Globe ran a cover-page article about it, describing it as "perhaps the most opulent residence hall to ever grace the local college landscape.

"[1] The student residences and others like it have created somewhat of a controversy, with detractors saying it represents a step further of coddling the younger generation.

Because the school guarantees on-campus housing, freshmen were often shunted into nearby hotels, a practice long criticized by the student newspaper.