Jeanette Nuñez, Interim President and FIU

A message from Interim President-designate Jeanette Nuñez
In advance of officially starting in her new role on Monday, the outgoing lieutenant governor and two-time alumna shares with the community her long FIU history and love for the institution.
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.
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 names Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez president in hasty board vote encouraged by DeSantis
She’s the interim president but a board member noted the search process for a permanent president seems ‘already known’
‘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.
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Family displaced following Ocala house fire
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DeSantis supports Lt. Gov. Nunez's reported move to FIU
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he supports Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez's move to reportedly be interim president at FIU. He ...
Nuñez eyes an exit, creating opening for DeSantis
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FIU Board of Trustees to meet on presidential search
Gov. Jeanette Nunez as interim president. Kenneth Jessell, the school's current president, has a contract that runs through the end of the year. If Nunez is selected, she will become interim ...
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Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez slated to be FIU's next president
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is expected to resign and be named interim president of her alma mater: Florida International University. That’s according to multiple news outlets, though Nuñez ...