2 local colleges say move to D1 already paying off after first year

Stonehill’s football team began playing at the collegiate Division I level in 2022. As higher education becomes more competitive, some Massachusetts colleges are betting big on athletics, moving from Division 2 to Division 1 to help build up their brands and attract new students. Pictured: Offensive line coach Dylan Berardelli addresses players.

In looking to stand out among a crowded assortment of colleges in Greater Boston, Stonehill College has turned its attention beyond the classroom — to athletics.

The small Catholic school is heading into its second year in Division I athletics this fall, betting that an investment in sports will raise its profile.

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