‘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.
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration laws for Florida as states rush to fulfill Trump’s agenda
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping package of immigration laws. It's aimed at carrying out President Donald ...
‘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 ...
DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a package of sweeping immigration bills on Thursday, helping settle a bitter showdown with ...
Florida’s lieutenant governor gets a university post, handing DeSantis another key appointment
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been tapped for an interim position leading Florida International University, handing ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
Florida International University names state Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez interim president
In a Friday morning online vote, the Florida International University Board of Trustees hired Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as its ...
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.
Gov. DeSantis picks former House Speaker Paul Renner for Florida higher education board
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner to the board that oversees the state ...
Florida Lt. Gov. Nunez steps down to head Florida International University
Florida International University has a new interim president, former state Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez. Even Stevens alum Christy ...