Several people on FIU’s campus consider Nuñez a non-traditional candidate, and are not happy somebody outside academia will run the university

In advance of officially starting in her new role on Monday, the outgoing lieutenant governor and two-time alumna shares with the community her long FIU history and love for the institution.

Florida International University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez has submitted her resignation, effective last night; she assumed the role of Interim President of Florida International University today.