Dr. Maureen McClung on the science of caring for nature on campus and
beyond
ABOVE: Dr. Maureen McClung ’01 with one of the songbirds caught and released as part of a
recent research project.
CONWAY, Arkansas (February 28, 2024)—Dr. Maureen McClung ’01, the Judy and Randy Wilbourn Odyssey Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Environmental Studies Program at Hendrix College, was featured recently in the February 2024 issue of Private
University Products & News.
The piece by Cynthia Mwenja focuses on how McClung seeks opportunities for collaboration, various ways she involves students in ecology research, and how the work those students undertake can benefit the natural world, including the Hendrix campus and
surrounding natural areas.
Read
the story here or view the full issue, which features a cover image of the Hendrix College Dawkins Welcome Center, here.
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities
and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the
classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice,
and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives
of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of Purpose