dean

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“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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

After that attack, the college’s dean of international students advised Ahmad that he’d be safer somewhere else.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Ever since then, instead of paying money for school, I dean the tile floors of the nuns’ house.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple