Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership more and more. It’s happened schools big, such as former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse’s spin at the University of Florida,
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.
Florida International University board passes motion to name Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez interim president
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - The Florida International University Board of Trustees passed a motion Friday morning to name Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as the university’s interim president. The motion was passed with one vote against it during a board meeting Friday morning.
FIU leadership meets to decide on new interim president, Lt. Gov. Nunez is top candidate
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede was first to report that the board will likely name Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as interim president. Kenneth Jessell, the school's current president, has a contract that runs through the end of the year.
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.
FIU leadership approves Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as new interim president
The Florida International University Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as interim president, a decision that will require Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint a new lieutenant governor.
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.
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 ...
University of Central Florida fraternity sanctioned following hazing allegations involving Nazi swastika
The University of Central Florida has temporarily suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity after viewing a photo of a ...
College softball preview: ASUN coaches vote North Florida a share of preseason No. 1 ranking
The University of North Florida begins the 2025 college softball season as one of the teams predicted by ASUN coaches to win ...
City of Jacksonville, University of Florida take step toward new graduate campus
The City of Jacksonville will provide 23 “buildable” acres to the University of Florida for the new graduate campus in ...
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UCF Fraternity Phi Gamma Delta Accused of Hazing with Antisemitic Overtones in Orlando
UCF's Phi Gamma Delta is suspended amid an investigation into alleged use of antisemitic symbols during hazing.
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From California to Florida: UF students feel the heat of wildfires from afar
While the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County occurred more than 2,400 miles away from Gainesville, their impacts have been felt by students at the University of Florida.
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Audit outlines spending patterns of former UF president
Garrett Shanley, reporter of The Alligator, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down his reporting of a ...