Jeanette Nuñez, FIU and Interim President

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.
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 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’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez is eyeing a new role
The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. Adan Manzano died on Wednesday in New Orleans while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl for both Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports.
FIU picks Jeanette Nuñez as Interim President after Gov. DeSantis urges vote
The FIU Board of Trustees voted 11 to 1 to hire Nuñez as Interim President, finalizing plans Gov. Ron DeSantis set in motion weeks ago to install his second-in-command in the public university’s top post. “I am honored,” Nuñez said in a statement.
‘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.
CBS News8d
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez expected to be named interim FIU president
MIAMI - Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez is expected to resign to become the interim president of Florida International University, five sources have told CBS News Miami. A "special meeting," has ...
USA Today9d
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 news reports. FIU’s board of trustees has an emergency meeting scheduled ...
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Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez expected to transition to FIU presidency
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Lieutenant Governor, Jeanette Nuñez, is eyeing a new role, sources confirm. Trustees at Florida International University (FIU) are expected to announce on Friday ...