Author Tony Jack will lead Albright College discussion on 'The Privileged Poor'

by Carey Manzolillo

Reading, PA (01/25/2022) — Making his second visit to Albright College, Anthony "Tony" Jack, Ph.D., Harvard faculty member and author of "The Privileged Poor: How elite colleges are failing disadvantaged students" will lead discussions about how access does not equal to acceptance for diverse and disadvantaged students who are accepted into elite colleges. An open session in Merner-Pfeiffer-Klein Memorial Chapel will take place Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.

For his book, "The Privileged Poor" Jack draws on his scholarly research as well as his own experience as a low-income, first-generation college student to demonstrate barriers to academic success. He outlines both how, and why, disadvantaged students struggle at elite colleges and explains what schools can do differently for these students to thrive.

Academically-rigorous, Albright College values its equitable and inclusive community, comprised of a remarkable diversity of people, backgrounds and thoughts. It is with this in mind that the college continues to advance its support of students who face academic and social challenges. Proactive student-centered advising and infrastructure, as well as faculty development programs aim to strengthen teaching, learning and innovation at the college.

Repeatedly named a Top Performer on Social Mobility by the U.S. News and World Report, and an academically Best College by Princeton Review, Albright is dedicated providing its life-changing education to all students of academic promise.

Named a top national college by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, Albright College (founded 1856) is home to a diverse community of learners who cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Through learning experiences that engage a student's creative and innovative capacities across all disciplines, both inside and outside of the classroom, an Albright College education guarantees that each student learns how to engage the world, understand the world, and is prepared to make an impact on a rapidly changing world. Located in Reading, Pa., Albright is home to undergraduate students, adult learners and graduate students.

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Author Tony Jack will discuss 'The Privileged Poor' at Albright College, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.