During her recent public forums at FIU, Interim President Jeanette Nuñez sought to secure her position as the permanent leader of the university. Despite facing a skeptical audience, she articulated her experience as a former lieutenant governor and addressed concerns surrounding her candidacy. Nuñez pledged to restore federal research funding, expressed support for controversial state policies, and proposed initiatives aimed at increasing political discourse on campus. With a personal narrative of professional growth, she positioned herself as both a product and champion of FIU.
Nuñez emphasized her commitment to FIU by presenting herself as a local success story who started in the registrar’s office and rose to lieutenant governor.
She defended her position as a candidate, addressing concerns about the selection process and her vision for fostering political diversity on campus.
Nuñez criticized the state's ban on diversity and equity initiatives, suggesting that the 'ideological conformity' had led to chaos within the university.
Announcing plans for a presidential speaker series, she aimed to encourage political debates at FIU to enhance 'viewpoint diversity'.
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