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NewsSouth Florida TimesAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

South Florida Times reports on FIU Law Interim Dean selection process

The South Florida Times reports that Daniel Epstein was appointed as Interim Dean of FIU Law despite not being among the top 20 candidates vetted by the university's search committee. The article characterizes the appointment as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hire.

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Why It Matters

The report highlights a discrepancy between the university's formal search committee process and the final selection of the law school's interim leadership.

Key Facts

  • Daniel Epstein was appointed as the Interim Dean of FIU Law.
  • The FIU Law Dean Search and Screen Committee vetted candidates for the position.
  • Daniel Epstein was not included in the top 20 candidates selected by the search committee.
  • The South Florida Times characterizes the appointment as a DEI-related hire.

Who's Mentioned

personDaniel Epstein“Appointed as Interim Dean of FIU Law”organizationFIU Law“The law school where the appointment occurred”organizationFIU Law Dean Search and Screen Committee“The committee responsible for vetting candidates”organizationSouth Florida Times“The publication reporting the story”