Department of Biology

In the news ...

At the recent meeting of the Texas Society of Mammalogists, Alyssa Arguijo (second from left) won the Clyde Jones award for best poster and Brian McElligot (second from right) won the Packard Award for best oral presentation. Alyssa is advised by Dr. Leila Siciliano-Martina and Brian is advised by Dr. Ivan Castro-Arellano. Congratulations to Alyssa and Brian! (Posted 2-28-2025)

More homes for bats on campus. The Wildlife Society at Texas State along with assistance from the former Bat Association of Texas State and the Facilities Department have erected four bat boxes at different locations on campus. The one pictured is right outside the Supple Building at the northeast end of the old greenhouse. Each box is 14 feet off the ground and can hold a few hundred bats. It may be a few months or more before some bats find their new home, but check it out anyway. There's an informative placard by the box. Funding for the project was provided by the Environmental Services Award with faculty sponsorship from Dr. Sarah Fritts (Posted: 2-7-2025).