FIU advances Jeanette Nuñez as sole presidential finalist
- Florida International University named former Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez its sole finalist for permanent president in 2025.
- The unanimous decision by the presidential search committee followed two other finalists withdrawing unless they were the only candidate.
- Since February, Nuñez has held the role of FIU's temporary president and enjoys strong support from Governor Ron DeSantis, highlighting his significant role in shaping higher education.
- Roger Tovar praised Nuñez as “no better advocate for FIU” given her experience and status as a two-time FIU alumna and former Florida legislator.
- The appointment requires board of governors' approval, and FIU plans campus forums for community engagement amid concerns over political influence on university leadership.
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FIU Trustees Approve Nuñez as President
By Tom Urban, Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida International University Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved appointing former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the university’s president. Nuñez has served as interim president since February and emerged last month as the sole finalist to become president. The appointment remains subject to approval by the state university system’s Board of Governors. Nuñez…
Jeanette Nuñez named sole finalist in search for FIU president • Florida Phoenix
Jeanette Nuñez, until recently lieutenant governor, is becoming interim, and likely permanent, president of Florida International University. (Photo via FIU)Former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez was the sole finalist named for the Florida International University presidency Thursday, a job she has held on an interim basis since February. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office had reached out to the university “and suggested that we consider Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez…
Funk Associates at Closing Stages of President Search for Florida International University - Hunt Scanlon Media
Funk Associates is currently at the end stages of recruiting the seventh president for Florida International University (FIU). “Over the past several weeks, the presidential search committee has identified and interviewed candidates interested in becoming FIU’s seventh president,” Carlos A. Duart, chair, FIU presidential search committee; vice chair, FIU board of trustees, wrote in a letter to members of the university community. “We are now rea…
Jeanette Nunez Named Sole Finalist for FIU Presidency
Interim Florida International University (FIU) President Jeanette Nunez is in line to become the school's seventh president, the school announced on Thursday. "I’m honored and humbled to move forward in the FIU presidential search process. Thank you to Chair Carlos Duart and the Presidential Search Committee for the opportunity to interview and share my vision for FIU," Nunez said. "I look forward to connecting with FIU students, faculty, and st…
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