Jeanette Nuñez, FIU and Interim President

‘We start from the same place': FIU Interim President Jeanette Nuñez addresses concerns with her appointment
Floirda’s former Lt. Governor has moved into her new post as interim president at Florida International University and assured faculty members that she is the right person for the job. Several people on FIU’s campus consider Nuñez a non-traditional candidate,
Day One: A message from Interim President Jeanette Nuñez
As she take office, the interim president addresses the university's strategic plan and her commitment to achieving its goals.
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.
Lt Governor Jeanette Nuñez resigns to become Interim President of FIU
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez has submitted her resignation, effective last night; she assumed the role of Interim President of Florida International University today.
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.
Jeanette Nunez introduces herself to FIU as interim president
The university's board of trustees appointed her to the position last week after it was suggested by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office.
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.
Protests As Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez Officially Takes Helm At FIU
S ome Florida International University students protesting as Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez takes the helm as interim president. Oscar Alvarez with the Young Democratic Socialists of A
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State board approves Nunez as FIU's interim president, Hasner to lead FAU
Jeanette Nunez, a former House member from Miami who was Gov. Ron DeSantis’ running mate in 2018 and 2022, will make an ...
FIU leadership approves Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as new interim president
If Nunez is selected, she would resign as lieutenant governor and Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to appoint a replacement. DeFede says a source familiar with the discussions says there is no urgency to ...
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.
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Adam Hasner named President of Florida Atlantic University
Former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner has been appointed as the new President of Florida Atlantic University.