Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has named a new interim secretary for higher education, as his appointee from six months ago goes on “extended personal leave.”

Danette Howard, the director of research analysis for the Maryland Higher Education Commission, has taken the reins from Elisabeth Sachs, who took the post in January.

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