board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
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An investigation by the university’s board of trustees cleared Kotlikoff of wrongdoing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
According to documents obtained by the paper, the center's board of trustees is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to close the main building of Washington's performing arts center, due to financial and safety needs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Vinita Prabhakar filed a federal lawsuit against South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins and the school’s board of trustees, arguing her dismissal violated her First Amendment rights and academic freedom.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
Garcia praised President Tomás Morales during a board of trustees meeting for his “outstanding leadership at Cal State San Bernardino and systemwide.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
She’s on this board of trustees thing, which I don’t even know what it is but apparently it’s a big deal.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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