James Grover

James P. Grover is the current Dean of the Graduate School at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).1 He has an extensive academic background and career in environmental science and biology.

Education and Background

Dr. Grover earned his B.A. degree in Environmental Science in 1982 from the State University of New York, College at Purchase.23 He was born on September 15, 1959, in Binghamton, New York.6

Career at UTA

Dr. Grover has held several significant positions at the University of Texas at Arlington:

• Dean of the Graduate School: His current role, which he assumed in October 2019.4
• Interim Dean: He served in this capacity in 2019 before becoming the full-time Dean.5
• Interim Vice President for Research: He held this position from 2019 to 2022.5
• Interim Dean of the College of Science: Dr. Grover served in this role from 2014 to 2015.6

Research and Academic Contributions

As a professor in the Department of Biology, Dr. Grover has been actively involved in research and academic leadership:

• He is a Principal Investigator (PI) and Academic co-Leader for CIRTL-UTA (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning at UTA).7
• His research interests likely include environmental science and biology, given his educational background and faculty position.

Dr. James P. Grover's diverse roles at UTA, from faculty member to administrative leadership, demonstrate his significant contributions to the university's academic and research environment.