Clemson University’s mascot is widely known and loved. However, only about 5,574 wild tigers are left in the world.
Clemson has spearheaded several initiatives over the years to try to alleviate this problem, including starting Tigers United, a consortium between Clemson University, Auburn University, Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri.
With only about 5,574 wild tigers are left in the world, Clemson University has spearheaded several initiatives over the years to prevent the …
Clemson also offers the Business Leadership and Conservation course through the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. This is an interdisciplinary class open to all majors with the intention of delving into tiger conservation efforts for students. In addition to bringing a better understanding of tiger conservation, the class also offers the opportunity for students to visit India, home to the largest remaining population of tigers in the world.
In the spring of 2023, Brett Wright, director of Tigers United, reached out to Dean York about joining their trip to India. York, with a love for animals and a passion for sustainability, took him up on that offer. Together, they traveled to India with students from the Business Leadership and Conversation class to witness tiger conservation efforts in person.
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Dean York visited India in the spring of 2023.
“Visiting India last spring with this class was so rewarding,” York said. “Witnessing the dedication and passion of the people in India working so tirelessly to protect tigers reaffirmed my belief in the power of collective action for environmental preservation. It truly was a rewarding and impactful experience.”
Right after students returned from India this spring, York was invited to speak at the Business Leadership and Conversation class. Describing the role of leadership in tiger conservation, she challenged students to think about how they can help tiger conservation efforts by posing the question, “How will YOU make an impact?”
To learn more about tiger conservation efforts, visit the Tiger United site, https://www.clemson.edu/tigers-united/index.html.
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