FIU, Jeanette Nuñez

FIU students and staff stage walkout as Lt. Gov. Nunez begins tenure as interim university president
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow spoke with current school president and others about what her tenure means for the school.
FIU students and faculty stage walkout in protest of new interim president Jeanette Nuñez
Students and faculty at Florida International University staged a walkout on Thursday in protest of the appointment of Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the university’s interim president. Without a search, Nuñez was appointed Feb. 7 by the Board of Trustees in an 11 to 1 board vote.
‘No to Nuñez': Protesters sound off against Florida's Lt. Governor as FIU president
Florida International University is set to officially welcome Florida’s Lieutenant Gov. Jeanette Nunez as its next president. Choosing a politician instead of an educator to lead a public university or college is a trend in Florida.
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.
FIU to name Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez interim university president on Friday
Florida International University’s Board of Trustees is expected to name Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez interim president on Friday, according to two sources familiar with the school’s plans.
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 students, faculty protest new interim president Jeanette Nuñez
Lt. Gov. Nuñez was hired at the state-funded school at the request of the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Many students and faculty have pushed back on her appointment, expressing concern over political interests the selection represents.
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Nicklaus Children’s and FIU to establish paediatric academic hospital in Florida
The partners aim to improve expert paediatric medicine and healthcare by expanding physician training and research.
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FIU Theatre brings a bold and magical Cinderella to life
An opulent, musical version of the fairytale tells a tale of resilience, the transformative power of kindness and the belief ...
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.
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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Nicklaus Children’s partners with Florida International University: 3 notes
Miami-based Nicklaus Children's Health System and Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine have formed an academic affiliation to expand pediatric medical training in ...
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UTEP men complete regular season sweep of FIU
The UTEP men’s basketball team played its way to a 77-63 win over Florida International in a Conference USA game at the Don ...
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UTEP WBB Falls to FIU 83-66 Thursday
The UTEP women’s basketball team (9-13, 2-9 CUSA) fell to FIU (10-13, 6-6 CUSA) 83-66 Thursday afternoon. The Miners got within four points late in the game, but the Panthers turned it on in the ...