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provost

[proh-vohst, prov-uhst, proh-voh] / ˈproʊ voʊst, ˈprɒv əst, ˈproʊ voʊ /


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“The grants and the scholarships will absolutely help” with enrollment and retention, said Heather Lattimer, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cal State L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Mr. Halpern is the senior adviser to the provost at Yeshiva University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Prof Ian Dunn, provost at Coventry University, said the proposed increases were a "good thing" for universities, but added that "under no circumstances will this solve the problem".

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

“There has been no statement from the provost office rebutting Harrison’s rhetoric.”

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

David Korn, vice provost for research at Harvard University, argues that giving patients control over their tissues is shortsighted.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot



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