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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.