Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership ...
Tampa Bay universities see growth amid looming enrollment cliff
Though some Florida higher education institutions — like USF and the UTampa — are seeing positive trends in their respective ...
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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DeSantis’ cronyism has undermined Florida’s universities. Is FIU next? | Opinion
Now FIU, South Florida’s largest, public, four-year university, is in danger of being used by a governor to reward a loyalist. And DeSantis appears to be in a university president-naming frenzy.
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 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.