CultureAugust 9, 2026
provost
PRO-vohst
Definition
A high-ranking administrative officer in a college or university, typically in charge of academic affairs and faculty.
Etymology
The word derives from the Old French 'provost', originating from the Latin 'praepositus', meaning 'one placed in charge' or 'prefect'.
In the news
The word is used to identify the author of the article, Santiago Schnell, who serves as the provost of Dartmouth College, lending academic authority to his perspective on university policies.
Opinion | Universities are fighting AI cheating. But there’s a deeper problem.
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