dean

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UC Berkeley law dean Erwin Chemerinsky filed a response for the Hernandez family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

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

During freshman orientation the dean stated, “Look to your left, and look to your right. At graduation only half of you will be here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

“Thank you for your help,” Metias says to the dean secretary.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu