Anthony Jack: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price (Washington DC event)

Anthony Jack, associate professor of higher education leadership at BU Wheelock, will deliver a keynote lecture at this event in Washington, DC. Dr. Jack is the author of the groundbreaking book The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students and the forthcoming book Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price.

During his talk, Dr. Jack will present solutions that contribute to a more inclusive American story. His lecture will be followed by a panel discussion.

A social reception will round out the evening.

Panel

Dr. Mary L. Churchill, Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement, BU Wheelock (moderator)

Dr. Kortne Edogun-Ticey, Senior Advisor, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the US Department of Education, Deputy Director, The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans

Dr. Wil Del Pilar, Senior Vice President, The Education Trust

This event is open to all.

When 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Location Madison Hall, Library of Congress, 199 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540