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dean

[deen] / din /


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And much of the burden fell on Meenakshi Parikh, the dean, who had to keep the medical college functioning even as it grappled with overwhelming grief.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Barry understood what made comedy function better than anyone I know,” Stephen Galloway, the dean of Dodge College, told The Times in an emailed statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“We wanted to provide as little friction as possible for displaced workers in order to be able to upskill and get back into the workforce,” said Olin’s deputy dean, Joe MacDonald.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Greg’s class, “The Art of the Page Turner,” fell into his lap, and so did Dylan’s role as interim dean of faculty.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

“Fine with us,” the EMT says and looks to the dean, who nods.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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