Jeanette Nuñez, Florida International University

Florida International University names state Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez interim president
In a Friday morning online vote, the Florida International University Board of Trustees hired Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as its interim president in a hasty vote pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and board Chair Rogelio Tovar.
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.
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’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez expected to resign
Another high-profile vacancy could be on the way in Tallahassee. Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez is expected to resign. Friday morning, the
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.
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 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
Florida depends on Canadian visitors. Will Trump’s trade war turn them away? | Column
The U.S. and Canada are sparring over trade policy. The fact that the two countries are close allies makes the fracas seem ...
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 ...
Protesters denounce Trump immigration policies outside his Florida golf club
A handful of demonstrators gathered outside Trump International Golf Club on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's ...
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Will Florida’s lieutenant governor opening give Casey DeSantis a crack at the top spot?
There's going to be an opening near the top of Florida's government. It comes after Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez was hired on ...
Louisiana Tech visits Brewer and Florida International
Florida International hosts the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs after Jayden Brewer scored 25 points in Florida International's 85-82 overtime victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats.
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Rep. Soto pushing to upgrade air traffic control systems at Orlando International Airport
Congressman Darren Soto is leading a bipartisan effort to secure $60 million in federal funding to upgrade the air traffic control systems at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The funds would be ...