Grover E. Murray

Grover Elmer Murray (October 26, 1916 – May 22, 2003) was an American geologist, educator, and writer.

Early life Grover Murray was born in Maiden, North Carolina. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Newton where Murray attended public school. Upon graduation, he enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a degree in geology. He went on to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he received an M.S. in 1939 and a Ph.D. in 1942.

Louisiana State University Murray began his career as a geologist in the petroleum industry. In 1948, he became a professor at LSU. In 1963, Murray was promoted to vice president and Dean of Academic Affairs. Two years later, he became vice president for Academic Affairs for the entire Louisiana State University System.

He was a member of the International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences since 1967.

Later life After retiring as the president of Texas Tech, Murray continued to teach a geology course. Further, he returned to geologic consulting. Funded by Murray, the AAPG Grover E. Murray Memorial Distinguished Educator Award is also named in his honor.