scholar

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Hilton joined Stanford University in California as a visiting scholar in 2012, and said he was applying for US citizenship in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Education scholar John R. Thelin has pointed out how athletics can function like a separate corporation, tied to the university only through scholarships, logo licensing and marketing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Mr. Cochrane is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Dr Esther Xosei, a British scholar, activist and leading figure in the global reparations movement, welcomed the vote but doubts it will make much difference on its own.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“The top scholar award is given each year to the student with the highest grade point average across all academic subjects.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison