Jeanette Nuñez, FIU

FIU students, faculty protest new interim president Jeanette Nuñez
Lt. Gov. Nuñez was hired at the state-funded school at the request of the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Many students and faculty have pushed back on her appointment, expressing concern over political interests the selection represents.
‘No to Nuñez': Protesters sound off against Florida's Lt. Governor as FIU president
Florida International University is set to officially welcome Florida’s Lieutenant Gov. Jeanette Nunez as its next president. Choosing a politician instead of an educator to lead a public university or college is a trend in Florida.
FIU students, faculty protest appointment of Interim President Jeanette Nunez
The demonstration took place outside the Graham Center, where outgoing President Dr. Kenneth Jessell received a standing ovation.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez named FIU interim president. What to know
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez was appointed FIU interim president, effective Feb. 17, 2025, following Kenneth Jessell's early departure.
FIU students and faculty stage walkout in protest of new interim president Jeanette Nuñez
Students and faculty at Florida International University staged a walkout on Thursday in protest of the appointment of Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the university’s interim president. Without a search, Nuñez was appointed Feb. 7 by the Board of Trustees in an 11 to 1 board vote.
FIU leadership approves Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as new interim president
If Nunez is selected, she would resign as lieutenant governor and Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to appoint a replacement. DeFede says a source familiar with the discussions says there is no urgency to select a new lieutenant governor and DeSantis would keep the position open for a while.
Florida International University trustees name Lt. Gov. Nunez as interim president
Board Chair Rogelio Tovar said Gov. Ron DeSantis' office contacted him and asked him to consider Nuñez as the next president.
FIU students and staff stage walkout as Lt. Gov. Nunez begins tenure as interim university president
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow spoke with current school president and others about what her tenure means for the school.
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a package of sweeping immigration bills. This will help settle his feud with Republican ...
‘What if I can’t go?’: Florida repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students
Dean C. Colson, who is on the board of trustees at Florida International University, was on the Board of Governors when they approved the in-state tuition waiver for undocumented students. He said he ...
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Nicklaus Children’s Health System, Florida International University announce pediatric academic affiliation
Nicklaus Children's Health System and Florida International University, through its Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, announced a strategic affiliation to create the region's only pediatric ...
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Republican Officials Hired to Lead 2 Florida Universities
Florida Atlantic University hired a former GOP lawmaker as president, and Florida International University tapped the ...
New FIU president continues Florida trend of political connections over academic experience
Jeanette Nuñez, who has spent her career in politics, has a resume that marks a departure from previous FIU presidents.
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FIU Hospitality students gained hands-on experience at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Nearly two dozen students from Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management gained ...
FIU selects designer for $212 million project
Operated by an affiliate of Live Nation, Factory Town is an adaptive reuse of a former 159,471-square-foot Mattress Factory.
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This Week in South Florida: Noel Barengo
Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jeannette Nunez was elected interim president of Florida International University, her alma mater, in a Friday morning board of trustees meeting that seemed to be ...