Boston University Newbury Center

Our faculty director, Anthony Abraham Jack, is on tour for his new book !

Join us at one of the upcoming talks to learn about Tony's insight on the issues discussed in and hear about the novel in his own words.

In observance of Labor Day, the Newbury Center will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.

We'll be back up and running Tuesday, September 3rd. See you soon!

On the fence about attending the Newbury Center's Welcome and Orientation? In addition to learning about how we support your success, you can take home your very own Newbury Center merch!

To register, visit this link and click the event that works for you➡️ http://spr.ly/6187mW1WW

After taking on the New York fashion scene, BU Alum Mary Alice Stephenson (CGS’87, COM’90) started GLAM4GOOD, a nonprofit that takes surplus fashion goods and gives them to those in need.

While working to bring her vision to life, Stephenson partnered with the Newbury Center to provide clothing and toiletries for over 575 first-generation students.

Read more about GLAM4GOOD here ➡️http://spr.ly/6187mXsQH

Using Glamour for Good Mary Alice Stephenson worked for Vogue and Allure and styled Beyoncé and Sarah Jessica Parker before founding her own charity

The Newbury Center's physical space at 111 Cummington Mall is closed Wednesday (8/21) through Friday (8/23) due to active construction blocking the entrance to the Center.

Check back here or on our website next week for an update regarding whether we will be open this coming Monday (8/26). Our full-time staff is reachable by phone, email, and virtual meeting as needed

Still reeling from a great release party for and . 🥳 Get your copy now!

Today's the day! is officially out! Congrats to our Faculty Director Anthony Jack on this amazing release. 🎉

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"Class Dismissed should be mandatory reading at every college in the country--for students and administrators alike." - Clint Smith

Only ONE more day until you can read hashtag by Anthony Jack. It's the last day to pre-order, what are you waiting for? ⬇

Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price a book by Anthony Abraham Jack A revealing account of the entrenched inequities that harm our most vulnerable students and what colleges can do to help them excel Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandem...

"Jack elevates the voices of the most vulnerable students and dares colleges not only to listen, but to learn and transform." - Ibram X. Kendi

Only 4 days remaining until the release of Anthony Jack's ! 🎇

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"Masterful. Class Dismissed reveals how deep the roots of inequality are, describing what happens when the safety nets provided to those in poverty disappear." - Stephanie Land

Just 5 more days until Anthony Jack's hits the shelves! 🎉

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"Critically important" - Adam Harris of The Atlantic.

6 more days until you can read Anthony Jack's groundbreaking book, 🎈🎈🎈

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"A profound examination of how lower-income college students often serve as the face of university diversity initiatives yet are left to grapple with hollow promises." - Bettina Love

7 more days until you can read !

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"...highlights the painful equity gaps that remain for the most marginalized students on campus." - Angel B. Pérez

A must-read for those working in higher ed, you can grab a copy of Class Dismissed by Anthony Jack in 8 days!

Pre-order here ➡️: http://spr.ly/6180YuyKi

"Jack helps higher ed leaders understand the inequities that shape their campuses." - Jeff Selingo of Future U.

The countdown begins...only 12 more days until hits bookshelves.

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The Newbury Center will be closed today and tomorrow for a staff retreat. The center will reopen on Thursday at 9am.

If you have any questions in the meantime, you can email us at [email protected]!

The Newbury Center will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 8th. Have a lovely holiday Terriers!

PROUD TO BU: A new era has begun! 👏 Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam has assumed the role of the 11th president of Boston University with a rich background and a forward-looking vision. BU Today had a conversation with President Gilliam about her aspirations for BU.

In the Q&A, President Gilliam also shares how great it is to hear that "our alums, trustees, and families are very proud of Boston University." ❤️ 🐾

"In these months, I have learned and seen many terrific things. We have a strong presence in Los Angeles and leaders in film and television. We have a wonderful alumni community of highly accomplished people there. I had the opportunity to hear about the connections between the College of Fine Arts and the College of Communication. I did not know how impactful we’ve been in the arts. I learned [renowned painter and muralist] Philip Guston was here. And, [celebrated abstract artist] Brice Marden was a graduate."

More in BU Today! ⬇️

A Conversation: Boston University President Melissa L. Gilliam on First Impressions, Challenges, and Ambitions Taking office as the University’s 11th president, she says BU’s opportunities are boundless, and it must remain laser-focused on what it does best

The Newbury Center is pleased to announce the arrival of our two new assistant directors, Rosemary Ferreira and Katherine Lawlor. We can’t wait for you to meet them! 🎉

Rosemary Ferreira (she/her) Driven by her own experiences as a first-generation, working-class student of color, Rosemary has served as an educator and scholar-practitioner in Baltimore and Washington D.C., her hometown of New York City, and her parent's homeland of the Dominican Republic. Rosemary earned her M.Ed. in Student Affairs from the University of Maryland, College Park and her B.A. in Environmental and Urban Studies from Bard College.

Katherine Lawlor (she/her) Katherine is a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor’s in psychology from Liberty University and a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Virginia. Throughout her 10-year career in the higher education field, Katherine has served in intern supervision, academic advising, admissions recruitment, first-generation and transfer student mentoring programs, and as an advisor for student organizations.

It’s always exciting to share the good work of the Boston University Newbury Center and the team was fully engaged at ! At pre-con, general interest and network session presentations, and the Closing Keynote, Maria Dykema Erb, Anthony Jack, and M.C. Damm were busy.

Many thanks to all our co-presenters and a special shoutout to the Center for First-generation Student Success Team! Looking forward to in Denver!

New paper alert! Faculty Director Tony Jack and Becca Bassett release findings on pre-pandemic class inequalities in campus employment and what Covid-19 closures meant for working and earning money. Read more below!

Pink Slips (for Some): Campus Employment, Social Class, and COVID-19 - Anthony Abraham Jack, Becca Spindel Bassett, 2024 Although undergraduates from all class backgrounds work while attending college, little is known about how students approach finding work and the benefits they ...

This summer, the Newbury Center will look a little different! You can visit us at our temporary space at 111 Cummington Mall during our summer hours!

☀️ Check our website for updated hours throughout the summer: http://spr.ly/61845o1W6

We’re back! Come visit the Newbury Center at our temporary space at 111 Cummington Mall Suite B27! Be sure to check our website for our summer hours and holiday closures.

The Newbury Center is closed from June 3 to June 10 as we pack and move into our temporary space. 🛠️ We’ll reopen on June 11th, but in the meantime you can call or email us!

Just a reminder that the Newbury Center is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. The center will reopen tomorrow at 9am. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend!

We're two days away!

Join the Newbury Center in celebrating our first-gen graduates!

The live broadcast of our 4th Annual Pinning Ceremony, starts at 7:30 pm, Friday, May 17th.

Watch here: http://spr.ly/6182dMqay

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—you're almost at the finish line! Join us on Thursday, May 2nd from 11 am to 4 pm in the Newbury Center for First-Gen Fuel Up for Finals! Take a break and stop by for some treats! Please join us for brunch and activities including canvas painting, making friendship bracelets, and board games. We will be raffling various prizes every hour. Stop by for your chance to win!

No RSVP is required!

First Gen: Act ii

Newbury Center Faculty Director Anthony Jack (http://spr.ly/6185wtK7L)

Preorder: http://spr.ly/6186wtK70

Princeton University Press, Wheelock College, Boston University, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, American Sociological Association, Center for First-generation Student Success, Boston University Sociology Department

Join us for Excellence > Perfection: Perfectionism and Self Compassion by Student Wellbeing next week, April 16th from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Newbury Center!

This event is a workshop on becoming more aware of how your perfectionism impacts you and how to use self-compassion to help you thrive! Food will be served so make sure you register.

Register here: http://spr.ly/6183weTtU

is less than 24 hours away! Make a gift to a cause that makes you and support the Newbury Center in continuing and expanding our programming for first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across campus.

The Newbury Center supports first-gen students with various initiatives, like our Newbury Center Summer Fund, which directly supports first-generation undergraduate students who have secured career-related summer opportunities with a living expenses stipend and mentorship connections.

Join us this Giving Day, April 3rd, to support our first-generation students and our greater campus. The first $5000 in gifts to the Newbury Center tomorrow will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Dan and Deb Budde, proud BU parents!

More info here: http://spr.ly/6187ZFa0H

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