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provost

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


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Jim Davis, the president there and Will Inboden, who’s the provost.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Notable, then, was a remark made after the address, during the question-and-answer segment with UT’s provost, William Inboden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“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

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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