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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
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Florida International University board passes motion to name Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez interim president
The Florida International University Board of Trustees passed a motion Friday morning to name Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as the university’s interim president. The motion was passed with one vote against it during a board meeting Friday morning.
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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. Nuñez named interim president of FIU
FIU Board of Trustees Chair Roger Tovar said he was contacted directly by DeSantis’ office about tapping Nuñez and later had multiple conversations with her.
Access over academia: Nuñez presidency at FIU the latest move in a growing trend
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.
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 a new executive role.
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 reports.
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