Jeanette Nuñez, Florida International University

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 interim president in a hasty vote pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and board Chair Rogelio Tovar.
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. Unlike the university’s past two presidents, Nuñez — who was selected without a search — does not have experience in education administration nor extensive experience in academia.
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.
Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez expected to resign
Another high-profile vacancy could be on the way in Tallahassee. Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez is expected to resign. Friday morning, the
FIU selects Lt. Gov. Nuñez as interim president
Florida International University’s Board of Trustees agreed to make Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jeanette M. Nuñez interim president and assign current President Kenneth Jessell to
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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A new list ranked Florida's best colleges. Where did New College end up?
A new list from Research.com, an educational resource platform, ranked New College the 18th-best college in the state out of ...
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Will Florida’s lieutenant governor opening give Casey DeSantis a crack at the top spot?
There's going to be an opening near the top of Florida's government. It comes after Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez was hired on ...
Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership ...
University of Central Florida fraternity sanctioned following hazing allegations involving Nazi swastika
The University of Central Florida has temporarily suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity after viewing a photo of a ...
Saint Augustine’s University's modifies land-lease deal in hopes of getting state approval
Saint Augustine's University has modified its request to sell property to shore up its finances in hopes of getting the state ...
College softball preview: ASUN coaches vote North Florida a share of preseason No. 1 ranking
The University of North Florida begins the 2025 college softball season as one of the teams predicted by ASUN coaches to win ...