He earned both his master's and doctorate in International Education Policy from the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. McClure's dissertation chronicled the rise of innovation and entrepreneurship as strategic priorities in American higher education through an in-depth case study of one public research university. Prior to joining the department, Dr. McClure held various professional positions in academic affairs and international programs at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is active in several professional organizations, including the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), American Educational Research Association (AERA), and Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).