You Are What You Eat: How Your Diet Can Help You Succeed in School

Some of us may have been trained since pre-school that “You are what you eat.” For most, it’s just a phrase—something memorized so early on in life, that we really didn’t give it much thought to what it actually meant—very much like a nursery rhyme or some catchy commercial tune that’s subconsciously embedded in our…

9 Ways to Prepare for College Over the Summer

Whether you are a first time learner or a returning student, there are innumerable ways to prepare for college during the summer. While there are many activities to partake in over the summer months, as a college student, there should always be some proactive planning going toward your academic studies—even on the “off” months. Don’t…

Conquistadors Open with Dominate Road Performance

Winning on the road is always a tough task, yet last night the Conquistadors made it look easy by dominating Webber, 102-68. The game was never in doubt as the Conquistadors put up 60 first half points to take a 20 point halftime lead, 60-40. Junior point guard Quantavis Hall set the tone scoring 15…

Conquistadors kick off exhibition season with impressive win over Broward

Exhibition season got underway last evening as the Florida National Men’s Basketball team traveled to Broward to face the Seahawks in its exhibition opener. The teams played 2- 20 minute sessions and a 10 minute session, as both coaches are still trying to put their rosters and game plans together for the regular season. In…

FNU Business Students Participated in the IRS – VITA Program

Florida National University (FNU) worked with the Internal Revenue System (IRS) for the 2015 Tax return season. As all of us know, the Tax Season runs from January to April of every year. This year, as in previous years, FNU participated in the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program by helping members of…

South Florida Universities with Flexible Class Schedules

Today’s students want flexibility, and this is the result of several factors. Whether it is due to busy schedules, ample responsibilities, or simply due to the nature of college-aged Millennials’ values (studies show they desire workplace flexibility), colleges and universities are facing a growing number of students in need of a less traditional school schedule.…

Reasons Why You Should Pursue a Master’s Degree Now

Getting a master’s degree can be extremely rewarding, but it can also seem daunting. It is a big decision to make and pursue. Florida National University (FNU) offers several graduate programs: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Master’s in Health Services Administration Nursing (MSN) RN to MSN (MSN) Master of Science – Forensic Psychology One of…

Conquistadors lose heartbreaking CAC final in penalty shootout

(Box Score)  LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. ( Nov. 11, 2023) – Florida National men’s soccer will have to wait another season to claim a long-awaited Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) title. RV Bellevue University Bruins (12-5-3) defeated No. 12 FNU (11-2-5) in penalties 5-4 to conquer another men’s soccer conference championship. Full time and two overtime periods saw…

FNU survives double overtime thriller for 97-85 win at home

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team (1-3) was up to a tough challenge versus fellow Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) member Voorhees University (2-5) on November 20 at Bucky Dent Park. The Conquistadors survived an intense double overtime battle versus the Tigers for a 97-85 victory. In the…

What to Do When You Don’t Get Accepted to the Program of Your Choice

Thank goodness, high school is finally behind you. Now, on to bigger and better things! Whether you are entering university for the first time, or you are a returning student, college can be a very exciting time in a young person’s life. First, the glorious acceptance letter comes in. Next, the mailman delivers the letter…