dean

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And yet, despite his burgeoning practice, Mr. Stern continued to teach throughout his career, most notably when he returned to Yale as dean of the School of Architecture, serving from 1998 to 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal

Duke’s interim dean of admissions, Kathy Phillips, said the revision aligns with a school initiative to “build skills to engage with complex topics with an open mind and humility.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s simple, said Andre Cordon, dean of admission: “We want more students to apply. We don’t want to put up hurdles.”

From Los Angeles Times

When students are unhappy with a grade, they often complain, sometimes directly to the dean.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an interview, James Bullock, the dean of Dornsife College, said he understood that such cuts “are annoying.”

From Los Angeles Times