• How Do You Become a Rehabilitation Aide?

    Do you enjoy helping others? Want to work as part of a team? If this sounds like you, consider becoming a rehabilitation aide. Florida National University can help you become an entry-level rehabilitation aide and serve as a springboard for advancing your career in rehabilitation. What Is a Rehabilitation Aide? A rehabilitation aide is a support role that assists physical and occupational therapists. These essential rehabilitation team members can find... Read More
  • De La Cruz signs with Pecos Bills

    Jeremy De La Cruz signs with Pecos Bills graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_118208" align="alignright" width="300"] De La Cruz signs with Pecos Bills. (July 25, 2024)[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (July 25, 2024) - Florida National University’s Jeremy De La Cruz inks his first professional contract with the Pecos Bills out of Pecos, Texas. The Plantation, Fla., native was a crucial leader on the 2024 Conquistador baseball team that made a historic run at the USCAA Small College World Series in May.  The Pecos... Read More
  • Over a hundred Conquistadors highlight 2023-24 CAC Academic All-Conference team

    2023-24 CAC Academic All-Conference team graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_118143" align="alignright" width="300"] Over a hundred Conquistadors highlight 2023-24 CAC Academic All-Conference team. (July 22, 2024)[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (July 22, 2024) - Florida National University boasted 118 student-athletes on the 2023-24 Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Academic All-Conference team. The CAC honored a total of 684 student-athletes across 20 member schools. “The CAC honors student-athletes each school year for achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point averages after completing... Read More
  • What is a Computer Network?

    Are you interested in technology? Have a fascination with computers? If so, you may consider a career as a network systems administrator. Florida National University offers an Associate of Science Degree in Networking Systems Administration to prepare you to work with computer networks. So, what is a computer network? What is a Computer Network? A computer network is a system that connects multiple devices to transmit and share information. Most... Read More
  • Overby to head FNU’s Track and Field program

    Robert Overby coaching announcement graphic.
    [caption id="attachment_118051" align="alignright" width="300"] Overby to head FNU’s Track and Field program. (July 15, 2023)[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (July 15, 2024) - Florida National University named Robert Overby its next men’s and women’s track and field head coach on July 15. The former USA Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships qualifier brings over 20 years of experience to Hialeah, Fla. The 2024 season for FNU saw the Conquistadors send its... Read More
  • Raposo named CAC Athletics Director of the Year

    Ryan Raposo CAC AD of the Year announcement.
    [caption id="attachment_117932" align="alignright" width="300"] Raposo named CAC Athletics Director of the Year (July 8, 2024)[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (July 8, 2024) - Florida National’s Ryan Raposo was named the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Athletics Director of the Year following an exceptional campaign for the Conquistadors in 2023-24.  Under Raposo, Florida National had six teams advance to NAIA nationals and three teams earned runner-up honors at CAC Championships this season. The Miami... Read More
  • Are STEM Teachers in Demand?

    Do you want to train the professionals of tomorrow? If so, consider a teaching career at primary and secondary schools in STEM. Help prepare our children for future jobs and shape their soft skills during their transition to adulthood. Teaching is a very rewarding career. So, what is STEM, and why are STEM teachers in demand? What is STEM? STEM is a teaching philosophy that integrates four disciplines into a... Read More
  • FNU ties highest department GPA, 12 teams earn Scholar Team honors

    Group photo of FNU's women's tennis team in front of a net.
    [caption id="attachment_114987" align="alignright" width="300"] Women's tennis earns highest varsity 2023-24 team GPA at 3.76.[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (June 17, 2024) - Florida National University’s athletics department had 12 varsity teams end the 2023-24 season with a GPA of 3.0 higher, earning each team NAIA Scholar Team recognition. With a department GPA of 3.24, FNU tied the 2021-22 academic year for the highest in FNU’s history. The NAIA Scholar Team criteria are... Read More
  • Da Silva named second women’s soccer coach in FNU history

    Head men's and women's soccer coach Ruy Da Silva.
    [caption id="attachment_117636" align="alignright" width="300"] Head men's and women's soccer coach Ruy Da Silva.[/caption] HIALEAH, Fla. (June 17, 2024) - Florida National University did not have to look too far in its search for a new women’s soccer head coach, naming Ruy Da Silva as interim on June 17. Da Silva, the famed and successful head Conquistador soccer coach on the men’s side, took over the position following the departure of... Read More
  • What Does an Ultrasound Technician Do?

    The word "ultrasound" often brings to mind the sonographic images of prenatal babies. While many ultrasound technicians do perform ultrasounds for pregnant women, there are many other important uses. For example, some ultrasound technicians specialize in vascular sonography, taking images of a person's blood vessels to help diagnose diseases affecting the person's blood flow. The medical field is constantly growing, and persons qualified to work in the medical field are... Read More