FIU, Jeanette Nuñez and Florida

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.
‘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.
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, 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 Nunez named interim president of FIU
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez was officially named interim president at Florida International University on Friday. FIU's board of trustees held a meeting Friday morning where they voted in favor of Nunez taking the interim position.
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.
Politico9d
Expected early exit of Florida’s Nuñez creates new opening for DeSantis to cement control
That was the case when the University of Florida chose Sasse as president in 2022, shockingly announcing the Nebraska senator as the only finalist and detailing no other candidates who applied.
Reports: Lt. Gov. Nuñez to take helm at FIU
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez will soon be named interim president at Florida International University, according to multiple ...
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 ...
Miami Herald8d
FIU Faculty Senate: We’re dismayed that Nuñez could replace FIU president | Opinion
MATIAS J. OCNER [email protected] The Florida International University Faculty Senate noted with dismay the Jan. 30 Miami Herald article speculating that Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez will replace ...
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Florida immigration reform bills near passage, raising concerns over impact on undocumented students
Florida's controversial immigration reform bills are now one step away from Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk after clearing key House ...