Elson Floyd

Elson S. Floyd (February 29, 1956 – June 20, 2015) was an American educator. He served as the 10th president of the four-campus Washington State University from May 21, 2007 to June 20, 2015. Floyd has also served as president of the University of Missouri System and president of Western Michigan University. Floyd was the Chairman of the Pac-12 CEO Group.^[1]

Elson S. Floyd
President of Washington State University
In office May 21, 2007 – June 20, 2015
Preceded by	V. Lane Rawlins
Succeeded by	Daniel J. Bernardo (acting)
Personal details
Born	(1956-02-29)February 29, 1956 Henderson, North Carolina
Died	June 20, 2015(2015-06-20) (aged 59) Pullman, Washington
Cause of death	Colon cancer
Spouse(s)	Carmento Floyd
Alma mater	University of North Carolina
Profession	University president

Floyd died in Pullman, Washington from colon cancer, aged 59.