In 2023, English 310, students weren’t just completing assignments—they were making a real impact. Led by professor Lori Rogers, they took on research service projects that benefited community organizations, applying their scholarship beyond the classroom. Rogers, a longtime advocate of service-learning, introduced an “agentic” approach that put students in charge of their research and solutions. […]
By Charlie Whitaker and Taylor Ware It’s not the first time Lori Rogers has explored ways to innovate in her courses. Doesn’t take long in a conversation with her to know that she cares deeply about her students and wants them to succeed, so she generally likes to try new things. That said, she has […]