Jeanette Nuñez, President of FIU and former Lieutenant Governor of Florida, joins us to share her vision for the university’s future. From new leadership in athletics to student experience upgrades, hospitality programs, and a growing relationship with icons like Pitbull, she’s taking FIU to the next level.We also talk about the challenges of leadership, her first days as president, and her advice to students on navigating college, politics, and purpose. This episode gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Florida’s most important institutions.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro2:22 Becoming FIU President3:11 College Lifestyle at FIU6:41 New Football Coach7:16 Tamiami Park7:55 Presidential Home on Campus9:24 Day in Life10:58 Food Options on Campus11:47 Pitbull Stadium and Their Relationship13:35 Pig Roast x FIU18:28 Vision for FIU’s Near Future20:53 Areas for Improvement21:38 Internship Programs for Businesses22:27 Hospitality Program23:30 Biggest Challenge of the President25:07 First Day as President 26:39 Terms27:19 Being a Cheerleader30:55 Primary Goal and Message for Students32:45 Becoming a Lieutenant Governor35:20 Advice for Getting Into Politics37:31 Top 3 Restaurants41:06 Message for Students41:52 Pig Roast Details