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Anthony Abraham Jack

@tony_jack

Award winning sociologist and author of Class Dismissed and The Privileged Poor. Novice knitter. Aspiring chef. Boston University professor. Forever first-gen.

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Check out this new podcast! Authors of the @SocEducation article Anthony Abraham Jack Anthony Abraham Jack Boston University and Becca Spindel Bassett Becca S. Bassett University of Arkansas discuss their article, "Pink Slips (for Some): Campus Employment, Social Class, and COVID-19." bit.ly/3YVydFC

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Oh the places books will take you. This time: home. It was an honor to sit down with Soledad O'Brien and share insights from #ClassDismissed for her new TIME short, “Campus D.E.I Programs Under Fire After Supreme Court Ruling on Race.” Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=aDdsqu…

Oh the places books will take you. This time: home. It was an honor to sit down with <a href="/soledadobrien/">Soledad O'Brien</a> and share insights from #ClassDismissed for her new <a href="/TIME/">TIME</a> short, “Campus D.E.I Programs Under Fire After Supreme Court Ruling on Race.” Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=aDdsqu…
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"The First-Gen Book Tour" is back with 11 brand-new 2025 dates! Join Anthony Abraham Jack as he discusses his latest book, "Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality & Students Pay the Price."

"The First-Gen Book Tour" is back with 11 brand-new 2025 dates! Join <a href="/tony_jack/">Anthony Abraham Jack</a> as he discusses his latest book, "Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality &amp; Students Pay the Price."
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On the road again! Can't wait for the Spring #CLASSDISMISSED book tour to kick off! Join us! New dates will be added soon. Stay tuned. #firstgen

On the road again! Can't wait for the Spring #CLASSDISMISSED book tour to kick off! Join us! New dates will be added soon. Stay tuned. #firstgen
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We greatly congratulate our faculty director, Anthony Abraham Jack, for winning the 2025 Prose Prize in the Education Theory and Practice Category! Each year, the Association of American Publishers recognizes authors in 37 categories for their work in scholarly and research publication.

We greatly congratulate our faculty director, <a href="/tony_jack/">Anthony Abraham Jack</a>, for winning the 2025 Prose Prize in the Education Theory and Practice Category!

Each year, the Association of American Publishers recognizes authors in 37 categories for their work in scholarly and research publication.
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The "no loans" arms race continues. Don't get me wrong; I'm happy to see this announcement. I just hope more colleges recognize, understand, and prepare for how access is not inclusion. #ClassDismissed nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/…

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There are moments that thicken that silver lining around dark clouds. This is one of the moments. Excited to share that #CLASSDISMISSED is a finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award (Education). Thankful to the students who shared their stories with me. #firstgen

There are moments that thicken that silver lining around dark clouds. This is one of the moments. Excited to share that #CLASSDISMISSED is a finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award (Education). Thankful to the students who shared their stories with me. #firstgen
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Had such a good time in Denver at #AERA25 sharing my research, meeting new folks & learning about their dope work, and catching up with dear friends like uriel s. Anthony Abraham Jack Alexandra Cooperstock (& the too cool for pictures w me Dr. BC).

Had such a good time in Denver at #AERA25 sharing my research, meeting new folks &amp; learning about their dope work, and catching up with dear friends like <a href="/its_Serrano/">uriel s.</a> <a href="/tony_jack/">Anthony Abraham Jack</a> <a href="/ACooperstock/">Alexandra Cooperstock</a> (&amp; the too cool for pictures w me <a href="/pansas18/">Dr. BC</a>).
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I came to Massachusetts because of Amherst College and it has been my home ever since. Beyond honored to have #CLASSDISMISSED chosen for the 2025 Mass Book Awards Longlist. #FirstGen

I came to Massachusetts because of <a href="/AmherstCollege/">Amherst College</a>  and it has been my home ever since. Beyond honored to have #CLASSDISMISSED chosen for the 2025 Mass Book Awards Longlist. #FirstGen
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Last month, Maria and Anthony Abraham Jack traveled to Sydney, Australia, to meet with the Boston University Study Abroad team. Their time was spent discussing the first-gen identity, connecting with first-gen alumni, and meeting with scholars studying the “first in the family” experience.

Last month, Maria and <a href="/tony_jack/">Anthony Abraham Jack</a> traveled to Sydney, Australia, to meet with the Boston University Study Abroad team. Their time was spent discussing the first-gen identity, connecting with first-gen alumni, and meeting with scholars studying the “first in the family” experience.
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I am still on cloud nine over here. It is an absolute honor to have #ClassDismissed named to the 25th Mass Center for the Book Longlist alongside some truly brilliant writers. Check out the full slate! #FirstGen

I am still on cloud nine over here. It is an absolute honor to have #ClassDismissed named to the 25th <a href="/MassBook/">Mass Center for the Book</a> Longlist alongside some truly brilliant writers. Check out the full slate! #FirstGen
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Spending your summer in the city? So are we! Starting next Wednesday, we're hosting a biweekly First-Gen Summer Lunch Series to bring the #TerrierF1RSTS community together. Whether you're taking summer classes or exploring Boston, we hope to see you soon!

Spending your summer in the city? So are we!

Starting next Wednesday, we're hosting a biweekly First-Gen Summer Lunch Series to bring the #TerrierF1RSTS community together. Whether you're taking summer classes or exploring Boston, we hope to see you soon!
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As we close out this academic year, beyond thankful for #CLASSDISMISSED receiving an Independent Publisher Gold Medal. The fight to support students during this tumultuous time continues. #FirstGen #IPPY Independent Publisher Book Awards

As we close out this academic year, beyond thankful for #CLASSDISMISSED receiving an <a href="/IPPYmag/">Independent Publisher</a> Gold Medal. The fight to support students during this tumultuous time continues. #FirstGen #IPPY <a href="/IPPYAwards/">Independent Publisher Book Awards</a>