provost
noun
pro·vost
ˈprō-ˌvōst 
ˈprä-vəst,
ˈprō-vəst,
especially before another noun ˌprō-(ˌ)vō
1
: the chief dignitary of a collegiate or cathedral chapter
2
: the chief magistrate of a Scottish burgh
3
: the keeper of a prison
4
: a high-ranking university administrative officer
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Sally Parish, a vice provost and director of schools at the University of Memphis, came calling at just the right time.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
His stepfather, Walter Eggers, was an English professor and provost at the University of New Hampshire (and a film buff) and Robert subsequently became obsessed with performing and storytelling.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
Han Mi Yoon-Wu, associate vice provost for Systemwide Undergraduate Admissions, said in a statement that the enrollment data show there are many avenues to securing a spot at UC.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Before becoming president, Wallace served as SCAD’s provost, vice president, and academic dean.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
His stepfather, Walter Eggers, was an English professor and provost at the University of New Hampshire (and a film buff) and Robert subsequently became obsessed with performing and storytelling.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
Han Mi Yoon-Wu, associate vice provost for Systemwide Undergraduate Admissions, said in a statement that the enrollment data show there are many avenues to securing a spot at UC.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Before becoming president, Wallace served as SCAD’s provost, vice president, and academic dean.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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provost
noun
pro·vost
ˈprō-ˌvōst
ˈpräv-əst,
before "marshal" often ˌprō-vō
: a high managing officer (as in a university)
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