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When did Arthur Compton serve as the chancellor of the University of Washington St. Louis?

  • 1945 to 1953

  • 1930 to 1935

  • 1955 to 1960

  • 1965 to 1970

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The answer is Arthur Compton served as the chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1945 to 1953. Compton, a renowned physicist and Nobel laureate, shifted his focus from scientific research to educational leadership, aiming to foster intellectual growth and prepare students for impactful careers in various disciplines.
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