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 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.
'It's stunning': FIU study paints a grim picture of affordable housing in Palm Beach County
Report finds “rampant investor” buys and unprecedented housing appreciation have created an affordable housing shortfall of ...
FIU softball team wins home opener for coach
CBS News Miami's Samantha Rivera reports on FIU's softball team winning their home opener for their coach.
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 ...
FIU Football Releases 2025 Schedule
Conference USA has released all 12 teams' schedules ahead of the 2025 season. FIU still does not have their season opener set ...
Louisiana Tech 82, FIU 71
Batcho 6-10 5-6 17, Abram 7-11 2-2 20, Bates 8-11 1-2 19, Newman 1-3 0-0 3, Ree 4-8 1-1 10, Green 3-5 2-2 9, Elkinton 2-3 0-0 4, Allen 0-0 0-0 0, Cooper 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-51 11-13 82.
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.
FIU Announces Willie Simmons' Inaugural Signing Class
MIAMI, FL - FIU announced their first signing class under head coach Willie Simmons on Wednesday. The Panthers signed 20 ...
Florida's lieutenant governor gets a university post, handing DeSantis another key appointment
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been named the interim president of Florida International University, a move that hands ...