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Florida National University, Hialeah, Florida. Florida National University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida National University. http://www.sacscoc.org Florida National…

A Change of Mind: Business Communication Course

I have never been too interested in taking online classes; although, it would have been more convenient, I just felt the interaction with the instructor would be lost. I was of the opinion that taking online classes would be like teaching myself, thus I always felt that it would be better if I had someone…

Esteemed Graduates – Congratulations!

Florida National University held their Commencement Ceremony this past Sunday, May 6th, 2012. Among the esteem graduates, the following are worth mentioning: Diaris Fernandez and Gilberto Rodriguez is a couple from Puerto Rico who graduated from the Dental Technology program and opened a Dental Laboratory in Puerto Rico. Florida National University would like to congratulate…

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

The Florida National University Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 6th 2012. The celebration was held at the James L Knight Center in downtown Miami followed by a Graduation Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Graduates, family, friends, faculty and staff all came together to celebrate the academic accomplishments our students have worked so…

3rd Annual Mu Zeta Chapter Induction Ceremony

The Annual Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held this past Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at Florida International University. Induction of new members into the National Honor Society is one of the most important traditions associated with any National Honor Society and is an important event for the student, the chapter, and the school. The induction…

Trace Evidence Collection and Preservation Training

“Wherever he steps, whatever he touches, whatever he leaves, even unconsciously, will serve as a silent witness against him. Not only his fingerprints or his footprints, but his hair, the fibers from his clothes, the glass he breaks, the tool mark he leaves, the paint he scratches, the blood or semen he deposits or collects.…

Is What You Say at Work Protected by the First Amendment?

By: Florida National University Professor, Joseph S. Giannell, Esq. Is what you say at work protected by the First Amendment? The answer to this question depends on the situation. The United States Supreme Court recently handed down a decision that helps answer this question for government employees. In the case of Garcetti v. Ceballos, the…

Graduation – Honor Society – Sports – Politics

A Step Closer to Graduation This Friday a group of FNU students will be a step closer to fulfilling their academic goal. FNU will hold its graduation rehearsal at the Ramada Inn on April 13, 2012 at 7:00pm. Many of these students have gone through difficulties to achieve this goal. This is a big step…

The Nursing Scholarship Program

Here at the Advising Blog we have important information to share with our Nursing and Prospective Nursing students. The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) application cycle has officially opened today and will close on May 8, 2012. What is NSP you ask? The Nursing Scholarship Program is designed to aid nursing students in their academic program.…

Resume Clinic at FNU

My First Time at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference!

Grace Rodriguez, Mu Zeta Chapter Member (to the far left in the photo below) This year I got to be a part of the 70th anniversary of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. The conference was held at the Marriot Grand Marquis in New York, NY right in the heart of Time…

See you at the Fair!!! FNU Discount

Hello FNU Students, Welcome back to a new term this semester. We at the Academic Advising office and Student Services office, have great news to share with you. We have collaborated with “The Fair” and are offering our students a special discount. All you have to do is purchase your tickets for “The Fair” through…

Welcome To A New And Exciting Year At FNU!

There are plenty of new and exciting things happening at FNU. To start, FNU has officially been approved to offer graduate level programs such as the launch of our MBA program scheduled to commence in April 2012.

FNU Participates in the Go Red for Women Campus Event

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? It is the number one killer of women. It claimed the lives of 33% of American women and over 8 million women are living with heart disease. February is American Heart Association Month. It is dedicated to raise awareness about…

MBA Program Kicks Off!

It was a new and exciting day at Florida National University yesterday. The MBA program kicked off with our first orientation for our business graduate alumni. The orientation was a success! Our alumni got to reconnect with their former professors and friends. They were given very detailed information about the MBA program by Dr. Bullen…