Updates from the “Faith and Community” Book Tour

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Since “Faith and Community” was published in the summer of 2024, it has been a joy to share the findings with congregations in Little Rock, with colleagues around the world, and with the broader public. For a full list of media coverage and book events, check out this post on our project website. Here, I want to share some of my favorite highlights.

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

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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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