Maryland Higher Education secretary leaving after three years in job

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 419

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Maryland Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Rai is stepping down Friday, his last day leading the agency that oversees statewide policies on public and private colleges and universities.

Gov. Wes Moore (D), who appointed Rai as acting secretary in April 2023, announced Rai’s departure Tuesday. Rai was officially sworn in, without the “acting” title on May 1, 2024.

“Under his leadership, Maryland has opened new pathways for students to learn, grow, and succeed,” Moore said …

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