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Who succeeded Arthur Compton as chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis?

  • Bill Clinton

  • Barack Obama

  • Ethan Shepley

  • Jane Smith

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Ethan Shepley, a renowned geneticist and educator, succeeded Arthur Compton as the seventh chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis in 1945. Shepley's tenure was marked by significant growth and expansion of the university, including the establishment of new academic programs and research initiatives. He led the university through a period of transition and contributed to its rise as a prominent center for education and research.
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