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Walsh has been on leave for unknown reasons since late March.

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman will be stepping down in two weeks, but her time spent leading the campus was celebrated by friends and colleagues Tuesday evening.

University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan held a forum at the Dartmouth campus Wednesday to discuss the upcoming transition in leadership.

In light of recent issues in the Special Education Department, the New Bedford School Committee appointed an Interim Executive Director to take charge.

Just-retired Rep. Barney Frank says he'd like to serve as a temporary successor to Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the secretary of state nominee. Frank tells MSNBC's ``Morning Joe'' that he's asked Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint him. The Democratic governor will be required to fill Kerry's seat with an interim appointment, while setting a day for the special election between 145 days and 160 days a