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Florida National University Attends NAFSA Annual Conference

In May of 2014, I had the privilege to attend to the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) Annual conference in San Diego, California representing Florida National University, and I must say Dean Guillermo Araya and I had a very productive week. This conference had in attendance close to 10,000 people from over 90…

Criminal Justice Event in Miami, Florida: FNU’s 1st Ever Criminal Justice Symposium

Since its inception, Florida National University (FNU) has recognized the valuable role criminal justice professionals play in modern society, which is exemplified through the creation of the Dr. Jose Regueiro Law Enforcement Award. To maintain its appreciation for the field, FNU organized its First Annual Criminal Justice Symposium on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at FNU’s…

Victor Guembes Valedictorian and FNU Student Success Story

Victor Guembes was born in Lima, Peru. While in Peru, he joined the Commissioned Police Officer Academy in Lima-Peru in 1982 and after three years of education he served as a 2nd Lieutenant for an elite counterterrorism team. In 1989, Victor immigrated to the United States. Upon his arrival to the United States, he joined…

Considerations for Selecting a College Major

Just when you thought you had made it through all of the tough school-related decisions, life throws another curveball at you: picking a college major. Deciding on a major is a difficult process for young adults that can take months, or even years to accomplish. The New York Times writes, “What’s your major? It’s the…

How to Build a Brand Called “You”

Scan the room in which you are sitting. Everywhere you look, your eyes are swimming in brand after brand. The computer you are reading this on, the shoes you are wearing, and the lunch you are waiting to eat are all associated with different brands. So, how can you make your brand stand out in…

FNU Conquistadors Sign Two Champagnat Catholic School Seniors

On Friday, May 9th, 2014 Florida National University Conquistadors’ Athletic Director/Head Coach Scott Schmidt and Assistant Coach James JJ Thatcher visited Champagnat Catholic School in Hialeah, Florida to sign on Antario Collie and Jonathan Chapotin as the latest members of South Florida’s newest men’s college basketball team. Antario Collie is a 5’11” Point…

Miami-Dade Police Department to Showcase Special Units During FNU’s Criminal Justice Symposium

The Miami-Dade Police Department’s DUI Mobile Education Center, Static Display Helicopter and Crime Prevention Bus will be on display during Florida National University’s First Annual Criminal Justice Symposium on Wednesday, May 14th, 2014. In addition there will be representatives from various agencies providing information on domestic violence prevention and intervention as well the Missing Children…

FNU Conquistador Inaugural Golf Classic

Florida National University’s Athletics Department is hosting its first annual Conquistador Golf Classic Read more…

Florida National University Participates in Hemophilia Walk

On May 3, 2014, Florida National University (FNU) alumni, current and future students, along with faculty got together at Jungle Island for the Hemophilia Walk. The Walk was a good opportunity for present and future students of FNU’s Respiratory Therapy Program to meet graduates from the same program and talk about the profession and…

Florida National University Hosts Respiratory Therapy Pinning Ceremony

On April 24, 2014, the Respiratory Therapy Program at Florida National University (FNU) held its third Pinning Ceremony for graduates from the program. The occasion marked the first time the ceremony was held just for respiratory therapy graduates, in the likeness of most RT programs nationwide. The ceremony was conducted in the Golden Room…

Florida National University’s Spring 2014 Commencement Ceremony

On Sunday, April 27th, 2014, Florida National University (FNU) held its Spring 2014 Commencement Ceremony at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, FL. Of the more than 200 students who graduated, 140 students attended the graduation. The Masters of Ceremony for the event were Mr. Troy Wright, FNU Corporate Education Liaison and Ms.…

5 Elements to a Great Web Page

Business owners must be honest with themselves. Believe it or not, it is 2014. An excellent, informative web page is a necessary component to any striving business. Let’s uncover a few tips to attain this goal! First Impressions The first thing to do when creating a web page is to determine your audience. A web…

8 Things You Need to Know Before Your Freshman Year

Excitement is in the air. High school graduation is just around the corner. You have received the highly coveted college acceptance letter, senior week is coming up, warm weather is rolling in, and soon you will find the freedom you have always desired. Not so fast, seniors! First, let’s conquer the must-have knowledge before you…

Florida National University Welcomes International Students from Colombia

In March of 2014, two young Colombian students boarded a plane from the Department (state) of Quindío, a state in Colombia, and a third student from the Bogotá, Colombia. Their final destination was Florida National University (FNU) located in Hialeah, FL. Their objective was to study English under FNU’s English as a Second Language (ESL)…

Westland Hialeah Senior High Jazz Cats to Perform at FNU’s Commencement Ceremony

The Westland Hialeah Senior High School Jazz Cats Band will be performing at Florida National University’s Spring 2014 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, April 27th at the James L. Knight Center, Miami, FL. Led by Mr. Curtis H. Edwards, Jr., the band is composed of 16 members; it includes students from grades 9 to 12.…