professor
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Even as he veers into heady territory that could seem didactic, Riley maintains a low-key charm like a professor in his off-hours unspooling a few big ideas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Dr. Craig Spencer, an emergency room physician and public health professor at Brown University, told CBS that the U.S. lacks the capacity to quickly respond to global outbreaks.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
"Is this an amazing company or is it ridiculously overvalued? The answer is yes," quipped Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at NYU Stern.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“Every day is a nail-biter,” said Douglas McCauley, director of the Benioff lab and a UC Santa Barbara professor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“I don’t know. Embezzlement is a serious crime. It’s complicated, and I don’t understand all the details. I’m a retired French professor, not a lawyer.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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