Elizabeth Garrett

Helen Elizabeth Garrett, commonly known as Elizabeth Garrett,^[1] (1963 – March 6, 2016),^[2] was an American professor of law and an academic administrator. In 2010, she became Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Southern California. On July 1, 2015, she became the 13th president of Cornell University.

Elizabeth Garrett
Garrett participating in the groundbreaking of Wallis Annenberg Hall at USC on November 8, 2012.
13th President of Cornell University
In office July 1, 2015 – March 6, 2016
Preceded by	David J. Skorton
Provost of the University of Southern California
In office 2010–2015
Personal details
Born	Helen Elizabeth Garrett 1963 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	March 6, 2016 (aged 52) New York City, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Andrei Marmor
Alma mater	University of Oklahoma (B.A.) University of Virginia (J.D.)

Garrett died on March 6, 2016 from colon cancer at her New York City home. She was aged 52.^[3]