“Together Little Rock”: On Student Learning though Community Engagement

Last night, I got to see my students sit shoulder to shoulder with community leaders, including Little Rock’s Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., on a panel about improving religious tolerance in our city. They organized, participated in, moderated, and advertised the panel after returning from a study abroad course I taught this summer in Spain.

A group photo of students and community members at the Together Little Rock Event.
Our honored community guests in the center: Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., Dr. Sara Tariq, and the Hon. Annabelle Imber Tuck. Flanked by UALR study abroad students.
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