dean

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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

Jon Gould, dean of UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology, said the level of disapproval for Trump is striking given Orange County’s generally close political divide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Vanderbilt’s dean of admissions said the Verto option was introduced due to increasing interest in the school, and is one of several transfer paths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He previously served as dean of the Wharton School and president of the University of Delaware.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Then Ms. Rubin, the dean, is leading me into the back of an ambulance and we’re on the way to a hospital!

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio