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provost

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


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Ms. Taylor retained her job under a new title, vice president and associate vice provost for opportunity, connections and success.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Qatari interests in particular contributed to the salary of Elizabeth Rosemeyer, the university’s assistant vice provost for DEI and Title IX coordinator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“A UC degree, that has proven to pay dividends, is the gold standard for public higher education,” Han Mi Yoon-Wu, UC’s associate vice provost for systemwide undergraduate admissions, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Rev Poobalan's title as provost has not been restored and he said he was still distressed by his treatment.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

“You are the wife of Kostas Vilkas, provost at the university?” asked a man in a suit sitting down from us.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys



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