Kenneth A. Jessell
Kenneth A. Jessell | |
|---|---|
| 6th President of Florida International University | |
| In office January 21, 2022 – February 17, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mark B. Rosenberg |
| Succeeded by | Jeanette Nuñez (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1955 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori Jessell |
| Education | Florida State University (BA, MBA, PhD) |
Kenneth Arthur Jessell (born July 10, 1955) is an American educator, university administrator, and professor who was the sixth president of Florida International University. He succeeded Mark B. Rosenberg as president in January 2022, following Rosenberg's resignation amidst allegations of sexual harassment. Jeanette Nuñez succeeded him as interim president in February 2025.