• FNU’s Hialeah Campus Hosted Generación 23’s Auditions

    On Saturday, September 9, 2012, Florida National University (FNU) hosted the first round of auditions for Generación 23’s talent search. Five semi-finalists were selected from a group of twenty participants. The contestants ranged from 13 to 18 years of age. Generación 23 is an annual talent search for future anchors held by Univsion 23 Miami. The first-round semi-finalists are Elizabeth Peña, Marianne Elias, Mariangely Reyes, Marliam Mesa, and Doris Olivares.... Read More
  • Suicide Prevention Programs Necessary on University Campuses

    Suicide is the second leading cause of death in college students. Suicide in elementary schools and high schools has been in the media surrounding bullying and broken homes, while suicide prevention on college and university campuses has taken a back seat in the media. The suicide rate has tripled in young adults ages 15-24 since 1950. It is important for college and university campuses to provide resources to students who... Read More
  • Mearli Orozco: A Florida National University Success Story

    My name is Mearli Orozco and I am an American citizen but a native from Guatemala. Guatemala is not one of the poorest countries in the world, but it is one of the most unsafe to live in. Human trafficking, juvenile delinquency, and crime is at an all time high and the lack of opportunities for people that don’t have an education is almost a dreadful every day reality. In... Read More
  • FNU’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012

    Congratulations to the Class of 2012! Your hard work and effort paid off. FNU’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the James L. Knight Center. Please refer to the invitation for details.
  • FNU Hialeah Campus Parking Garage Levels One and Two are Now Open

    To All FNU Students, Faculty and Staff: Levels one and two of the parking garage are now open. If the FNU parking garage is full, you may park at Citrus Hospital only as instructed by FNU security guards. Parking Garage Instructions: 1. Enter the FNU campus from W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue 2. Head south toward the parking garage 3. Look for the orange "Detour" sign 4. Turn left and... Read More
  • All FNU Campuses will Reopen on Tuesday, August 28th

    FNU will resume normal operations and reopen on Tuesday, 08/28/12 at 8:00 a.m. Florida National University's administration hopes that everyone weathered the storm well and that you, and your loved ones, are safe. We look forward to a great Fall 2012 Term!
  • Florida National University is closed

    FNU is closed Monday Aug.27. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, Aug.28.
  • Florida National University is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaac

    We will keep you abreast of important storm news as they develop via Florida National University’s (FNU) Facebook page, Twitter, FNU website, and email. We are in the Hurricane Season, and it is important to be informed and prepared before, during, and after storms and hurricanes. The following information can help you keep track of the storm and help you be better prepared. The National Weather Service National Hurricane Center... Read More
  • Domestic Violence in the LGBTQ Community – By Mearli Orozco

    The Criminal Justice Honor Society Mu Zeta Chapter at Florida National University is getting ready to attend next year’s ACJS conference at Dallas Texas. For the past two years the Mu Zeta chapter has won the community service project award. The chapter’s first community service project presented in Canada was awarded for our work with Silent Victims of Crimes and Children of Inmates & Amachi Mentoring associations. The chapter’s second... Read More
  • Doing Things Right, Or Doing The Right Thing?

    Is it hard or is it easy to be a Leader? I wonder if all leaders were willing to be leaders at first, or if it was an accident? Was it fortune, or was it unfortunate? Were Gandhi and Martin Luther King trying to be leaders? When I look at a picture of either of them, they appear to be very quiet people, even shy. What about Mother Theresa, or... Read More