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

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.

Two years later, he became Vice President for Academic Affairs for the entire Louisiana State University System.

After retiring as the president of Texas Tech, Murray continued to teach a geology course.