FIU, Jeanette Nuñez

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.
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 Board of Trustees expected to name Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as interim president
Morgan Rynor reports the Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss "Presidential Search and Selection,.
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.
FIU names Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez president in hasty board vote encouraged by DeSantis
She’s the interim president but a board member noted the search process for a permanent president seems ‘already known’
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
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.
How FIU’s pick for president could shake up the 2026 Florida governor’s race
Term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis gets to pick a new lieutenant governor. His orbit of potential choices is small — and it is unclear how quickly he will move as the 2026 election for governor nears.
FIU softball team rallies around coach battling cancer: "We're playing for B"
"Coach B" is Head Coach Mike Larabee, who remained with the team throughout the fall despite his cancer diagnosis.
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 ...
Reports: Lt. Gov. Nuñez to take helm at FIU
FIU’s board of trustees has an emergency meeting scheduled for Friday where they are poised to name Nuñez to replace Kenneth ...
FIU Board of Trustees to meet on presidential search
MIAMI - The Florida International University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday to determine the next ...
Recruiting: Ranking each Florida program's 2025 class after National Signing Day
USA Today's Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson rank all seven Florida programs' 2025 class after the February signing day.
Florida lieutenant governor expected to resign this week for top spot at FIU
The imminent departure of Nuñez would give Gov. Ron DeSantis yet another high-profile position to fill in the top ranks of ...