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FIU celebrates Kenneth A. Jessell's investiture as sixth university president

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

MIAMI, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today FIU celebrated the ascension of Kenneth A. Jessell to the office of president at an investiture ceremony held at the university.

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  • MIAMI, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today FIU celebrated the ascension of Kenneth A. Jessell to the office of president at an investiture ceremony held at the university.
  • "I humbly serve as the sixth president of this great institution, with an overwhelming sense of optimism for what is possible for FIU in this new era," Jessell said.
  • The future of FIU is indeed bright and part of that is in great tribute to the leadership of Dr. Kenneth Jessell."
  • The FIU Board of Trustees named Jessell the sixth president of FIU on Oct. 17, 2022.

Kenneth A. Jessell selected as FIU's sixth president

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Monday, October 17, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Florida International University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Kenneth A. Jessell the university's sixth president.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Florida International University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Kenneth A. Jessell the university's sixth president.
  • The selection of Jessell, who has served as FIU's interim president since January, is pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.
  • Prior to serving as interim president, Jessell was FIU's senior vice president for finance and administration and CFO for 13 years.
  • Prior to his time at FIU, Jessell served as the senior vice president for financial affairs at Florida Atlantic University.