Department of Biology

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Dr. Glenn Longley, a longtime member of the department, recently passed away. Glenn began his career at Texas State (then Southwest Texas State University) in 1969 after receiving his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Utah. Prior to that, Glenn was an undergraduate student at SWTSU majoring in Chemistry. Glenn became director of the Edwards Aquifer Research Center in 1979 and over the years he was very instrumental in its growth and fulfilling its mission. He received numerous grants, published extensively, and served as technical advisor for various agency committees. He also successfully mentored many graduate students. In 1993, his excellent scholarship and service was recognized when he received the Eminent Texas Hydrologist Award from the American Institute of Hydrology and American Water Resources Association. Glenn retired as a Professor in 2016. No doubt he will be greatly missed by colleagues, former students, friends, and family. (Posted 10-22-2026)