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provost

[proh-vohst, prov-uhst, proh-voh] / ˈproʊ voʊst, ˈprɒv əst, ˈproʊ voʊ /


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The email, signed by Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Oliver M. O’Reilly and Chief Information Officer Tracy Shinn, said the cyberattack was “impacting institutions and users globally.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan said MIT is exploring ways to better help both students and professors start companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"Together, these discoveries highlight the remarkable richness of Earth's biodiversity and underscore the enduring value of natural history collections," said the Museum's Senior Vice President and Provost of Science Cheryl Hayashi.

From Science Daily • Dec. 19, 2025

Now after almost three months of standoff, a spokesman for the Provost, Harald Schiffl, has told Austrian Press Agency APA that the nuns can stay for now.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

The Provost turned towards him a still broadly grinning face.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley



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