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