All of Washington State University was united in its grief this week with the announcement that President Elson Floyd passed away early Saturday morning in Pullman due to complications from cancer. He was a respected leader, not just for the tremendous achievements he made for WSU, but also his personable and inspirational attitude towards the school, his peers, and, above all, his students.
The weekend was filled with an outpouring of condolences, support and memorable experiences shared by people from across the state and the nation. Dignitaries from all over Washington paid tribute to the incredible legacy President Floyd forged during his time as WSU President, highlighting his most recent endeavor in building a new generation of medical professionals through the establishment of a WSU School of Medicine.
You can read these dignitary tributes to President Floyd here, and to read more on Dr. Floyd’s life and achievements, or to express your own condolences or stories, please visit our web page at http://president.wsu.edu/eflo.