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Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been officially sworn in as Florida International University’s seventh president. She had previously served as interim president after Kenneth A. Jessell’s contract expired. In response to her appointment, Nuñez posted on social media. “I am humbled by the trust that has been placed in me by the FIU […]
Hero Cop, Jammed Gun Saved Lives During FSU Shooting, Indictment Reveals 3 minutes and 3 seconds. That's how long it took for a deranged gunman to murder 2 and wound 5 others at Florida State University (FSU) on April 17, 2025.... READ MORE Rick Scott: We cannot put American tax dollars or Americans’ safety […]
Florida International University is helping children with congenital upper limb deficiencies better manage everyday tasks and enjoy physical activities. Amanda Thomas, a clinical assistant professor in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida International University (FIU), helped start an exercise program incorporating the use of a body-powered 3D-printed prosthetic hand. Thomas, […]
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 […]
Reps. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) and John Snyder (R-Stuart) recently filed a joint resolution to alter the shape of state government by eliminating the office of lieutenant governor and establishing a Cabinet-level position centered on government efficiency. Tyler Sirois' and John Snyder's resolution, HJR 1325, would remove the constitutional provision requiring the office of lieutenant […]
As Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is erased out of Washington through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), new Florida International President (FIU) Jeanette Nuñez is vowing to continue to eradicate the practice in her new role at the school. "That's something that's been an ongoing focus for the university even before I got here. […]
Jeanette Nunez was reappointed as Chair of the Space Board Florida Board of Directors by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a release. Jeanette Nunez officially served as Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor of Florida from 2019 until this past Sunday. Nunez resigned from her position after being named the interim President of Florida International University (FIU) earlier this […]
Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez has been selected to be the interim President of Florida International University (FIU), a move The Floridian first reported as being "imminent" after it was reported that she was on the very short list for the job. "One source close to the Executive Office in Tallahassee and two sources within the […]
DeSantis Appointment of Nuñez to be President of FIU Appears "Imminent" It appears that Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the next president of Florida International University (FIU). One source close to the Executive Office in Tallahassee... READ MORE 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Race Just Began Florida Republicans hoping to run for governor next […]
It appears that Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing hard for Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the next president of Florida International University (FIU). One source close to the Executive Office in Tallahassee and two sources within the university told The Floridian that Lt. Gov. Nuñez's selection "is imminent." The ultimate decision to pick the president […]
Whereas the first Trump Administration sought a “Maximum Pressure” approach with sweeping sanctions, Fonseca proposes that the incoming Trump Administration should enact an “America-first sanctions policy.”
Titled “Venezuela at a Crossroads: Will Maduro Step Down? Will Gonzalez Urrutia be sworn in? Scenarios for 2025,” the panel of specialists discussed what lies ahead as both the United States and Venezuela prepare to navigate political obstacles.
With President Donald Trump (R) winning the November election, the second panel hosted this week questions how the new administration would approach U.S.-Venezuela relations.
MIAMI - The University of Miami and Florida Interntional University ranked third and eighth respectively among best colleges and universities in Florida, according to a study released by WalletHub. For their findings, WalletHub analyzed more than 800 schools in America across 30 key measures, including student selectivity, cost & financing and career outcomes. Specifically, the […]
MIAMI - Florida International University is the 46th-best public university and 98th-best school overall in the United States, according to rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. "Today Miami-Dade joined a select group of U.S. metropolitan areas with more than one Top 100 national university," FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell said in a release. […]
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) commended the House of Representatives’ recent passage of an appropriations bill that averted a government shutdown. The bill passed 339-85, with most “no” votes coming from Republicans (83). Representative Balart lauded the legislation’s spending cuts. “This legislation marks a departure from partisan, wasteful spending habits that have plagued our appropriations […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) announced the launch of the Business Growth and Acceleration Program (BizGap) alongside Florida International University (FIU). Rep. Salazar, a member of the Small Business Committee, was able to secure $650,000 to “create jobs and grow small businesses in District 27” according to her press release. Through the funding of the […]
It’s official: Hispanics in the U.S. continue to refuse to refer to themselves as LatinX. Nearly 80% refer to themselves as Hispanics versus 1.3% as LatinX, revealed Florida International University’s (FIU) Annual Hispanic Public Opinion Survey unveiled this Wednesday. Are Hispanics Mostly Democrat or Republican? While most Hispanics remain registered Democrats, support for the party […]