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FIU leadership approves Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez

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.

CBS News · 10h

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. DeFede says a source familiar with the discussions says there is no urgency to select a new lieutenant governor and DeSantis would keep the position open for a while.

Miami Herald on MSN · 16h

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’

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After a dog-and-pony show, FIU did what was expected and crowned DeSantis ally | Opinion

Florida International University became the latest victim on Friday of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ continuing drive to control the state’s public universities by appointing political cronies as presidents.

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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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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.

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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.

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