Jeanette Nuñez, 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.
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
Gov. Jeanette Nunez as interim president. The demonstration took place outside the Graham Center, where inside, outgoing President Dr. Kenneth Jessell received a standing ovation at his final ...
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 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.
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.
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Family displaced following Ocala house fire
One child accessed an unsecured firearm and the gun, a 9mm Glock, accidentally discharged. The Florida International ...
Nuñez eyes an exit, creating opening for DeSantis
IT’S A DAMP WORLD AFTER ALL — “The effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton put a damper on Disney theme parks’ ...
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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 ...