Elmer Ellis (July 27, 1901 – August 27, 1989) was an American educator and fourteenth president of the University of Missouri and first president of the University of Missouri System.[1] He was instrumental in the expansion of the university to include the University of Missouri–Kansas City and University of Missouri–St. Louis.[2] Ellis Library is named in his honor.[3]
| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Frederick Middlebush |
President of the University of Missouri 1955–1963 |
Succeeded by John W. Schwada |
| New title First president
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President of the University of Missouri System 1963-1966 |
Succeeded by John Carrier Weaver |