Larry Lunsford

VP of Student Affairs retires after 29 years

By: Joshua Ceballos/News Director   Journalist, Director of Student Activities, University Ombudsman and Vice President of Student Affairs: all of these positions and more describe FIU giant Larry Lunsford, who officially retires on Feb. 28, 2019 after 29 years of service. On Monday, Dec. 17, the University hosted a retirement ceremony to celebrate Lunsford’s long […]

New VP to bring “more exposure” for student programming

By: Joshua Ceballos/News Director   Career counselors and a welcome package for online students are just some of the changes students can expect following the merger between two divisions. Larry Lunsford, the vice president of Student Affairs for the past six years is retiring this December, and his spot will be taken by Elizabeth Bejar, […]

Greek life ‘pause’ to last a month

The suspension of all 37 Greek organizations, which began on Monday, Jan. 1, will last for a month to give the university ample time to review and address concerns regarding Greek culture, said Larry Lunsford, vice president of Student Affairs.

SGC-MMC VP confirmed after months of uncertainty

After months of confusion, the Modesto Maidique Student Government Council president appointed a new vice president and was confirmed by the senate.

TKE suspended pending investigation

Tau Kappa Epsilon has been suspended for allegedly violating the University’s student code of conduct, following the release of screenshots depicting “inappropriate content” in the group’s TKE private chat, said Larry Lunsford, vice president of Student Affairs.

FIU rallies support for commission meeting

Vice President for Student Affairs, Larry Lunsford, invites students to the Miami Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting that will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Discussions will take place on whether or not to allow county voters to decide on fairgrounds.

SGA-MMC representatives pin down their commitment

After the pressure of campaigning was set aside, the votes tallied, and the winners announced, the newly elected representatives of SGA-MMC met for the installation ceremony on Monday, May 12, in the Graham Center’s SGA Chamber.

University honors Graham Center’s “Diva”

“We will celebrate 35 years of unmatched loyalty and dedication,” said Lunsford, vice president of Student Affairs on Friday, May 9 at the tribute event held for retiree executive director of Graham Center, Ruth Hamilton.

Former Pike house loses its letters

The next issue addressed: the future of the former Pike house located on Modesto Maidique Campus. The University currently has two houses on campus.

University emphasizes benefits of public-private partnerships

Public-private partnerships are well underway at the University, regardless of critics. Contracts with Academic Partnerships and Royal Caribbean are in the process of being finalized, while a partnership with Zoo Miami was finalized on July 16.

Letter to the Editor: Royal Caribbean

Letter to the Editor: A response to "University's plans sailing ahead of students," by Vice President Larry Lunsford of Student Affairs.

Provost appoints VPSA despite search committee’s efforts

FIUSM Staff Provost and Executive Vice President Douglas Wartzok announced in a memorandum to the university community on May 9 his appointment of Dr. Larry Lunsford as vice president of student affairs. Lunsford has served as interim vice president of student affairs since August 2012 and will resume his new role on May 13. Lunsford […]

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