M. Norvel Young | |
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President of Pepperdine University | |
In office 1957–1971 | |
Preceded by | Hugh M. Tiner |
Succeeded by | William S. Banowsky |
Personal details | |
Born | October 5, 1915[1] Nashville, Tennessee |
Died | February 17, 1998 (aged 82) Malibu, California, U.S. |
Spouse | Helen Mattox |
Children | 1 son, 3 daughters |
Alma mater | David Lipscomb College, Abilene Christian College (BA) Vanderbilt University (PhD) |
Matt Norvel Young (October 5, 1915 – February 17, 1998), known as M. Norvel Young, was an American academic administrator. He served as the president of Pepperdine University from 1957 to 1971 and as its chancellor from 1971 to 1985. He was the author of five books.