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

    [caption id="attachment_12475" align="alignleft" width="350"] Professional Panel at the Criminal Justice Symposium[/caption] 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 Hialeah Campus. The event... Read More
  • 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 the US Army and did his basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia graduating from the... Read More
  • 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 defining question for college students — and the cliché that’s launched a thousand friendships and... Read More
  • 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 the sea of logos and names? Branding Branding goes beyond simple advertisements. It is the... Read More
  • 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 Guard/Shooting Guard who hails from Nassau, Bahamas. In his senior year at Champagnat, Collie average... Read More
  • 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 Global Network. The Symposium, which is being held in honor of National Police Week, will... Read More
  • 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 meet future employers. The Jungle Island location provided an opportunity for everyone to take their... Read More
  • 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 of FNU’s Hialeah Campus. In attendance, were a significant representation of FNU's administration and academia,... Read More
  • 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. [caption id="attachment_12231" align="alignright" width="212"] Mr. Troy Wright and Ms. Monique Abbadie[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12233" align="alignleft" width="199"] Ms. Monique Abbadie, FNU Alumnae[/caption] The Masters of Ceremony for the event were Mr. Troy Wright, FNU... Read More