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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's Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez expected to resign
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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 Friday to be the new president of Florida International University in Miami.
DeSantis: Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez to be interim FIU president, but will not resign now
Gov. DeSantis announced on Friday that Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez will be interim President of Florida International University.
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.
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 state government.
Florida's Lt. Governor expected to transition to FIU Presidency
Sources confirm Florida’s Lieutenant Governor, Jeanette Nuñez, is expected to be tapped as interim president of her alma mater, Florida International University (FIU).
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.
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 leadership meets to decide on new interim president, Lt. Gov. Nunez is top candidate
If Nunez is selected, she would resign as lieutenant governor and Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to appoint a replacement.
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 ...
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 ...
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Florida International University board passes motion to name Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez interim preside
The Florida International University Board of Trustees passed a motion Friday morning to name Lieutenant Governor Jeanette ...
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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 ...