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Once upon a time, college students went to the library for hours on end, searching, reviewing, studying, and finding material to supplement their education. When they were finished, they headed home, tuned into their favorite FM radio station, checked their wall calendar for homework assignments, and called up their friends’ landlines to see what was going on that weekend. A Whole New World While the fond memories of these days... Read More

Nowadays, it’s commonplace to discuss whether or not a graduate degree is worth it. While this isn’t true about every degree, especially ones that relate to professions that are expected to rapidly expand as the economy evolves, the value of an MBA degree has come under intense scrutiny over the last few years. Since this conversation continues throughout major media outlets, it is reasonable to assume many business professionals are... Read More

After 4 years locked away in white-painted, cinder block, high school classrooms, it is the moment you’ve been waiting for: Heading to college in the warm, tropical air of Miami, Florida. Those of us that did not grow up here remember the excitement of moving day. Experiencing the exhilaration of leaving behind your icy, snowy hometown, and prepare to embrace a new location, a new climate, and a new culture!... Read More

  “Writing is an extreme privilege but it's also a gift. It's a gift to yourself and it's a gift of giving a story to someone,” — Amy Tan. Writing is the main basis upon which your education, work, and your intellect will be judged in college, in the workplace, and in your community. Florida National University recognizes this by encouraging its students to write it right! Being an educator... Read More

Effective July 1st, Florida National University (FNU) will be awarding a scholarship to FNU Alumni. The FNU Alumni Scholarship is a Florida National University scholarship. This scholarship is to be awarded every year to any graduate from one of FNU’s programs who enroll in another program. The purpose of the scholarship is to help the graduates of FNU continue in their journey of academic fulfillment and attainment. Specific programs are... Read More

Freedom comes in many forms to the new college freshman, and continues to reign throughout college. Students are faced daily with new decisions, new problems, and new difficulties. From budgeting to learning to cook, students have a lot on their minds. Your parents are no longer breathing down your throat and the cafeteria is full of delicious, buttery carbs. Where could you go wrong? No matter what you think about... Read More

Your group is working on a big project for class, and the deadline is quickly approaching. The clock strikes 3pm and you realize you have not eaten. None of your peers have taken a lunch break, and they seem to be OK (aside from the loud, grumbling noises erupting from their stomachs). You begin to feel dizzy. The moment you stand from your cozy swivel chair, black spots trail across... Read More

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 different countries. It was a place where people networked, created partnerships, assisted informative sessions, and... Read More

[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 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