FIU, Jeanette Nuñez and Interim President

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
The demonstration took place outside the Graham Center, where outgoing President Dr. Kenneth Jessell received a standing ovation.
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 Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez appointed interim president of FIU
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is set to take a new job. Florida International University announced Friday that Nuñez was appointed interim president of the university, effective on Feb. 17.
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.
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is named FIU interim president
The Florida International University Board of Trustees on Friday approved appointing Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the school’s interim president, setting the stage for Gov. Ron DeSantis to choose a
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez appointed interim president of FIU
Florida International University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.
‘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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After a dog-and-pony show, FIU did what was expected and crowned DeSantis ally | Opinion
Florida International University became the latest victim on Friday of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ continuing drive to control the state’s public universities by appointing political cronies as presidents.
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 ...