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NAIA APPROVES FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AS A NEW MEMBER

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Florida National University has become a new member of The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The NAIA announced the approval of eight institutions for association membership, seven of which are effective July 1, 2018. The total number of NAIA members institutions are up to 253. New members include Columbia International … Continued

Baskets and Books for Easter – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

This year Easter takes place from Good Friday on March 30 until Easter Monday on April 2 – making Easter Sunday fall on April 1, which is also April Fool’s day. The death of Jesus occurred around the Jewish Passover, which is traditionally held on first full moon. Traditions and cultural events woven in the heart … Continued

Taxation Accounting Students Reach Milestone with IRS and VITA

It’s no secret that studying at Florida National University assures that you’ll not only leave with a degree, but meaningful, in-field experience that can be applied in the workforce instantly. Our Income Tax Accounting students are a living testament to that. Under the leadership of Dr. Ernesto Gonzalez, our Business Department Head, these Accounting students … Continued

Seminars and Fingerprint Schedule for April

Seminars Date Location Time Fee CPR April 6 – 2018 Hialeah Campus 9:00 am  – 11:00 am $25 OSHA- HIV April 6 – 2018 Hialeah Campus 11:15 am  – 12:15 pm $25 CPR April 6 – 2018 Hialeah Campus 6:00 pm  –  8:00 pm $25 OSHA- HIV April 6 – 2018 Hialeah Campus 8:15 pm … Continued

Celebrating National Optimism Month

National Optimism Month Spring is around the corner. The sun always shines in Miami and Spring Break is coming soon. Tourists, students, and young people are ready to hangout on the beach. Even if obstacles appear in front of everybody, and student assignments become more laborious, sometimes, students cannot see that everyone is one academic … Continued

FNU Partners with FSRC to host CEUs

Florida National University (FNU) has partnered with the Florida Society for Respiratory Care (FSRC) to host 4 Respiratory CEUs at our Hialeah Campus! The units will take place on Friday, April 20th beginning at 8AM and ending at 12PM. The schedule for the day is as followed: Florida National University 4 CEU Blitz, Friday, April … Continued

New International Club brings Multicultural Perspectives

International Students Association and Clubs What is it like to learn at Florida National University? While the answer differs for every student, we all pretty much agree on a few things. The people are friendly, open-minded and passionate about their work. For an idea of the place, think, “top Hialeah school meets top athletic spot.” … Continued

FNU Boasts 100% Passing Rate in Sonography Exams

Conventional wisdom has proven time and time again that hard work and dedication will almost always bring positive results. Regardless, watching the fruits of your labor come to life is always a rewarding feeling. At Florida National University, one of our main priorities is assuring that every student is fully-prepared to not just enter, but … Continued

FNU Hosts Computer-Aided Denstistry Workshop

HIALEAH, FL – On Saturday, February 17th, a group of current Dental Lab Tech students, as well as alumni from the program, came to the Hialeah Campus to attend a workshop on CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing) dentistry. While Saturday may be regarded as a day of rest and relaxation for some, these dedicated … Continued

FNU Partners with Pro FootVolley

Hialeah, FL – Florida National University is proud to announce that we’ve teamed up with Pro FootVolley Tour to be their official Education Partner for the 2018 season!

FNU hosts Successful Human Trafficking Walk

Three times a year, Florida National University (FNU), the FNU Powerhouse and the Dr. Jose Regueiro Foundation host social events that attempt to educate our youth and eliminate globally detrimental issues. On Thursday, January 25th, the Third Annual Human Trafficking Walk took over FNU’s Hialeah Campus. In this first event of 2018, hundreds of Miami-Dade … Continued

FNU to be Honored by City of North Miami

HIALEAH, FL – Tonight, January 23rd, 2018, Mayor Smith Joseph, the City of North Miami Government and the North Miami Council will be honoring FNU President/CEO Dr. Maria Cristina Regueiro, Florida National University and its Powerhouse Steering Committee for their work on eradicating human trafficking from our global community. Florida National University’s Powerhouse is a … Continued

Clinical Seminar Schedule for February 2018

Seminars Date Location Time Fee CPR February 9th 2018 Hialeah Campus 9:00 am  – 11:00 am $25 OSHA- HIV February 9th 2018 Hialeah Campus 11:15 am  – 12:15 pm $25 CPR February 9th 2018 Hialeah Campus 6:00 pm  –  8:00 pm $25 OSHA- HIV February 9th 2018 Hialeah Campus 8:15 pm  –  9:15 pm $25

The Third Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk

In recognition that January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Florida National University, its POWERHOUSE and the Dr. Jose Regueiro Foundation will Host the Third Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk  on Thursday, January 25th at 10AM. Human Trafficking (HT) is the 2nd most profitable crime business in the United States, only behind drugs. HT is … Continued

New FNU Library Facility Is More Than Just Space for Books

New FNU Library Facility Is More Than Just Space for Books After visiting the new FNU Library space in the new building, I had time to reflect on the months of thoughtful planning and preparations for the new library environment that our students, faculty, and staff will occupy and engage in benefits of the new … Continued

FNU Celebrates First White Coat Ceremony in School History for MSN Students

Florida National University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program Class of 2018 celebrated their White Coat Ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2017.     FNU Faculty, Administrators, and Students’ family and friends joined to celebrate this important, special, and meaningful occasion.  It was history in the making, being FNU’s First White Coat Ceremony.   FNU’s White Coat … Continued

Conquistadors bring Championship Glory Back Home!

Disqualification. An early, unexpected exit and a program that didn’t even exist. The three teams that represented Florida National University (FNU) at this year’s USCAA National Championship have come a long way since last year’s tournament.  When the invites to this year’s big dance came rolling around, one word resonated: redemption. The Conquistadors entered the … Continued

Conquistadors Dominate on Day 1 of USCAA National Championships

NOVEMBER 9TH, 2018 – Three teams. Three different stories. One common goal: to bring the championship glory home to Hialeah, FL. On the morning of Wednesday, November 8th, the Florida National University (FNU) Conquistadors arrived at Virginia Beach to compete in the 2017 USCAA National Championships. On day one, the Conquistadors did exactly what they … Continued

Our own Fernando Valenzuela was selected to receive the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Sports Champion of the Year Sunshine Award for 2017

Click here to watch video -On Friday November 3, 2017 our own Fernando Valenzuela was selected to receive the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC’s) Sports Champion of the Year Sunshine Award of 2017. His extensive tract record that he has and the way he has led his teams to continuous victory demonstrates that … Continued

Celebrating Media Literacy Week – #MedLitWk

Celebrating Media Literacy Week – #MedLitWk Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, communicate and create using all forms of communication. The mission of Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education today.   2nd Annual US Media Literacy Week November 6-10, 2017 #MediaLitWk The official theme of … Continued

3 Times a Charm…National Tournament Bound

2017 USCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Team Announced for National Championships Nov 02, 2017 The United Sates Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) has announced the groups and seeds for the 2017 USCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Championship. 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams will be making the trip to Virginia Beach, VA for USCAA Fall … Continued

Interview with Yusset Perez: FNU Employee and Published Author!

Interview with Yusset Perez about his recently published book entitled of romantic love poetry with authentic original illustrations. IT: The famous quotation that belongs to Pablo Neruda states: “I do not love you except because I love you.” Love poetry is a very personal genre. How you feel to let your personal feelings about emotions … Continued

The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace

Have you ever interviewed for a job position only to be turned down because they “decided to go another way”? On paper, it appears that you have met all of the credentials and technically, you’re everything the company could be looking for in an employee and more! So what’s the problem? Here’s another scenario: You’ve … Continued

Prevention Medical Errors and Domestic Violence Seminars – Hialeah Campus

Please add the  seminars below  for December 8th 2017. Seminars Date Location Time Fee CPR December 1st 2017 Hialeah Campus 9:00 am  – 11:00 am $25 OSHA- HIV December 1st 2017 Hialeah Campus 11:15 am  – 12:15 pm $25 Domestic Violence December 1st 2017 Hialeah Campus 12:15 pm – 1:40 pm $25 Prevention Medical Errors … Continued

Second Annual – The Many Faces of Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Rally

In recognition that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Florida National University, its POWERHOUSE and the Dr. Jose Regueiro Foundation will Host Second Annual The Many Faces of Domestic and Teenage Dating Violence Rally on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 at 10AM. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) reports that 1 in 3 Women … Continued

Little Angels Children Development Center Receives Full Accreditation

Florida National University (FNU) is proud to announce that the in-house child-care service, Little Angels Children Development Center, has earned Full Accreditation from the Green Apple Accreditation of Children’s Services, with an A+ Platinum School Rating. Serving a range of ages from infants to 11 years old, Little Angels provides a safe, educational and nurturing environment … Continued

Diagnostic Sonography Grad finds Success through Confidence

There is no clear-cut mold for what success should look like. It takes many different forms, all personalized to the individual hoping to bask in its glow. It is no surprise that Florida National University (FNU) students have the perseverance to find success no matter what hurdles they have to go over. Diagnostic Sonography Graduate … Continued

Help Build a New Playground in Hialeah!

Community Activism is at the core of Florida National University’s (FNU) foundation. Being a Conquistador is more than just excelling academically and athletically, but understanding our duty to give back. While FNU has a long history of philanthropic efforts, we know that there will always be more work to be done to enhance our community. … Continued

Scholarship for International Students: Florida National University

The United States (US) typically attracts a great number of international students because of the quality of higher education and opportunities that follow after achieving a college degree. It’s our goal to provide international students with the tools and opportunities needed to complete their college education. Following Through with Our Goal As an international … Continued

Respiratory Therapy Career Options

The Respiratory Therapy program at Florida National University offers three different career paths to choose from: 1) The Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy will enable graduates who pass the National Board for Respiratory Care Exams to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) national credential and to work in field. 2) The Bachelors of Science in … Continued

Important Message for FNU Grads

If you graduated from any of the following Florida National University (FNU) programs between 2010 – 2015, please contact your respective Division/Department Head as soon as possible (ASAP)! Accounting, AS Business Administration, BS Criminal Justice Dental Laboratory Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Full and Partial Denture Health Services Administration, AS Radiologic Technology   FNU (305) … Continued

How Foreign Physicians Can Work as Healthcare Practitioners in the US

Where you earn your education as a physician will impact where you can practice medicine. For instance, the education needed to become a practicing physician within the United States (US) requires years of education and clinical hours. For foreign-trained physicians living in the US, they will need to undergo an additional amount of education … Continued

Olivia Rodriguez – Valedictorian Speech

Fellow graduates, I want you to know what a great honor it is to be standing here on this stage alongside our Faculty members, Staff, Administration and Distinguished Guests. Today is truly a day to be thankful and to be inspired. When I received, news informing me about the honor of speaking today I was … Continued

Business Students reach Global Top 100 in Glo-Bus Simulation

Florida National University’s Executive MBA Program is currently teaching the Entrepreneurial and Strategic Thinking class, and the students are participating in the GLO-BUS Simulation Game 2017 Edition: “2017 Developing Winning Competitive Strategies”. This simulation is being used by many Business Schools and Universities throughout the world at the same time. One of the FNU-MBA teams … Continued

Patricia Caraballo – Salutatorian Speech

Good afternoon everyone. We are gathered here today to celebrate the graduation ceremony of 2017. My name is Patricia Caraballo, and I am very honored to be here today. First of all, on behalf of the entire classes of 2017, I would like to greet and express our gratitude to the following: Mrs. Regueiro, Ms. Hernandez, … Continued

FNU Student follows Family Inspiration to Pursue Career

Meet Efren Martinez Triana… Efren Martinez Triana has been living the US only three years; however, he is determined to study, learn, practice his skills to become an excellent professional Dental Technician.  He originally studied dental technology in his native country, Cuba.  Upon arriving to the USA, his new home, he wanted to continue his … Continued

Spring 2017 Job Fair

Join us for our Spring 2017 Job Fair! With over 30 companies in attendance, let FNU help you find the career of your dreams! The event takes place on Thursday, May 11th from 10AM-1PM at our Hialeah Campus 4425 W 20th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012 Remember to bring plenty of copies of your resume and … Continued

Meet Annierys Fernandez Diaz…

Meet Annierys Fernandez Diaz… Longing for freedom, Annierys Fernandez Diaz left her native country, Cuba, one year and one month ago.  She had a strong desire to reunite with her mother and live in the USA, the land of the free and opportunity! Motivated and filled with eagerness, Annierys researched and explored where she could … Continued

Seminars and Finger Print Schedule for April 2017

Seminars Date Location Time Fee FDLE April 3rd  2017 Hialeah Campus Nursing students 9:30 am $43 AHCA April 3rd  2017 Hialeah Campus Nursing students 9:30 am $90 CPR April 7th 2017 Hialeah campus 9:00 am to 11:00 am $25 HIV-OSHA April 7th 2017 Hialeah Campus 11:15 am to 12:15 pm $25 Domestic Violence April 7th 2017 Hialeah campus … Continued

Criminal Justice Grad finds Career Clarity at FNU

Studying full-time while still climbing up the corporate ladder is not a career route that just anyone has the mental fortitude to take. Recent FNU Graduate Giomar Hernandez embraced the adversity and found success, even when changing his field of study halfway through.  Entering FNU as a Radiology major in 2013, Giomar was working at … Continued

FNU Grad Publishes his first Novel!

Meet Anibal Anaya… Anibal is a proud Florida National University (FNU) Business Administration Alumnus, and author of “Familias Prestadas.”  He recently visited FNU to share the great, hot off the press, news of the publication of his first book! Familias Prestadas is a novel about a young man by the name of “Mario”, who despite … Continued

FNU Dental Grad Returns After Almost Three Decades

One of life’s most peculiar occurrences is how we get taken full-circle, back to our beginnings. As is the case for Ricardo Sanchez, an FNU graduate who has been a proud Conquistador for almost 3 decades. The Ecuadorian native enrolled at what was then Florida National University in 1989, just a few years after our … Continued

Aprende Ingles Como Segunda Lengua En Linea!

Deja que hoy sea el dia en que des el primer paso para mejorar tu futuro! Con cursos interactivos y profesores practicos, el programa en linea de ESL (Ingles como segunda lengua) de Florida National University aprenderas como hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir ingles en tu propio tiempo! Contactanos hoy! Classes comienzan el 1 de … Continued

FNU joins Relay for Life!

We want cancer to be a disease of the past. That’s why FNU has joined Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society fundraises with one common goal: to help save lives. That’s why we’re asking you for a donation. Every single dollar raised gets us closer to freeing the world from the pain and suffering … Continued

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Air Force Veteran finds Success at FNU

For FNU Graduate Jorge Montiel, an undeniable passion for serving our country and getting a quality education led him past turmoil. Jorge is a veteran of the United States Air Force and was deployed to Iraq in 2005 from the Langley Air Force Base as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After coming back to the … Continued

Perseverance and Change Pays Off for FNU Grad

The old adage says that a smooth sea never made for a skilled sailor. As is the case for Nickenson Chery, an FNU graduate who had to fight great obstacles to find success, even when his journey took him across the country. Nickenson began at FNU in the Spring of 2008 as a Radiology major. … Continued

Men’s Basketball 2016-2017 All-Americans

After a very long day of traveling, Florida National Men’s Basketball team has arrived in Fayetteville,PA. The conquistadors are anxious and very much looking forward to taking on the #3 seed (Berra College) tomorrow Wednesday March 1, 2017 afternoon at 3:00 pm. Before the games start tomorrow, tonight the conquistadors got the chance to celebrate … Continued

Nursing Students Learn from Special Guest Speaker!

A group of our Maternity/Infant Nursing and Leadership students participated in a guest speaker presentation facilitated by Nicole Vascianna, RN, CLEC, from The Village Maternity Services.  Nicole is a registered nurse, birth doula, and certified lactation education counselor.  She founded The Village Maternity Services in 2013 as a means of supporting women through pregnancy and … Continued

FNU Celebrates Valentine’s Day!

Both our Hialeah and South Campuses were feeling the love as the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Services Department and Accounting Society hosted a Valentine’s Day Celebration on Tuesday! Students and community members alike were invited to come celebrate with treats, refreshments, balloons, music and raffles!    

DMS Students take Educational Trip to Baptist Hospital

On Monday February 13th, 2017, Professors Mayte Gonzalez and Dannel Bisono from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program, took a field trip with the DMS students of the South and Hialeah Campus to the MCVI building in Baptist Hospital Main. The Section Chief of Ultrasound for Baptist Health South Florida, Ann E. Podrasky, MD was scheduled … Continued

Men’s Basketball Team Celebrates Senior Night

This past weekend starting on Friday was senior night at Florida National University (FNU). The seniors were honored at halftime as FNU men’s basketball team what’s that the apprentice school out of Newport News Virginia a team they lost to in the MLK classic. At half time the conquistadors were trailing 30to 34. By the … Continued

FNU Graduate Plays Basketball Around the World

Each one of our students and alumni follow a different path that leads them to success. For FNU Graduate and basketball player Aldor Kola, that path has taken him around the world. Aldor is originally from Albania, but migrated to the US at age 12. His dreams of playing basketball professionally and getting a quality … Continued

Take Your Child to Work Day 2017

Florida National University (FNU) celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day!    

Hispanic STEM Awareness Day

A fabulous day celebrating the dreams and ambitions of Hispanic students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.   Exhibitors, speakers, and more. Miami High, 2450 SE 1st St., Miami, FL 33135 Saturday, Feb 18th – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sponsored by the Brinker Education Initiative

Florida National University Dental Technician Alumnus, Mr. Douglas Conrado, visits FNU and shares his story!

Douglas Conrado visited Florida National University (FNU), with a big smile on his face, reminisced, and shared his personal story of his journey from a Dental Technician student to being the owner of a dental clinic! Back in 1983, Douglas was working as a maintenance man at a local shopping center.   His maintenance job consisted … Continued

FNU SGA President uses Philanthropic Passion to Organize Charitable 5K

Philanthropy is one of the principles which Florida National University (FNU) is built upon. Our founder, Dr. Jose Regueiro, was passionate about giving back to those less fortunate and enriching the community through charity. We carry that legacy with us every day, through all our endeavors. The most recent display is the upcoming 5K Running … Continued

Welcoming 2017!

As hard as it is to believe, 2016 is over. The past 365 days here at Florida National University (FNU) were highlighted by growth, success and the constant movement of our community. But now that it’s over, we can humbly, yet proudly look back and declare that this was our most fruitful year to date. Our … Continued

5K Running for Smiles 01/15/17

Presented by Florida National University, Florida National University’s Student Government and the Miami Children’s Miracle Network The First Annual 5K Running for Smiles, benefiting the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital! Sunday, January 15th, 2017 6AM – 12PM Doral Central Park – 3000 NW 87th Ave The event will feature live music, entertainment and prizes! Come run and support … Continued

Second Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk 01/18/17

 Florida National University, its POWERHOUSE and the Dr. Jose Regueiro Foundation to Host Second Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk on Wednesday, January 18th, 2016   Human beings do not come with barcodes. We are born with the free will to live, inspire, dream and create. People are not to be sold, traded or treated as … Continued

FNU Student Finds Success Amidst Adversity

For current FNU student Rosa Alina Chirino, the decision to migrate to this country was charged by aspirations of creating a greater future, regardless of the inevitable adversity. Rosa Alina came from Cuba in February of 2016 with limited resources but an abundance of hope. After seeing an ad for FNU on TV, she called … Continued

Job Fair pairs FNU Alumni with Dream Career

One’s strength and mental fortitude will always be questioned in the path to success. FNU Alumni Noralina Almora is a testament to the perseverance and commitment that makes our students great. Noralina, 27, came to this country from her native Cuba at 9 years old. After finishing high school, she completed her pre-requisites at Miami-Dade … Continued

Students: Changes coming to your login!

Attention all students!: Starting in 2017 Winter A, your login credentials to Blackboard will change. Your new username will be your FNU email account (stu.fnu.edu), while your password will remain the same. This simple change will allow seamless integration from your mobile devices, so all your FNU information will be available just one click … Continued

FNU Clinical Seminars and Fingerprint Schedule

Hialeah Campus: Friday November  18th 2016 -9:00 am  Finger Prints.  FDLE $ and  AHCA South Campus:  Saturday November 19th  2016 -9:00 am  CPR -11:00 am OSHA-HIV Hialeah Campus:  Monday November 21st 2016 -9:30 am FDLE and AHCA South Campus: Thursday December 1st 2016 -9:30 am Finger Prints Hialeah Campus:  Friday December 2nd 2016 -9:00 am … Continued

FNU Awarded with Two Prestigious Honors

As the end of the calendar year approaches, Florida National University (FNU) is being recognized for its standard of excellence in academics, community efforts and military endeavors. FNU has been named a Top School in Military Advanced Education & Transition’s 2017 Guide to Colleges and Universities. At FNU, we strive to support our nation’s military … Continued

Conquistador Student-Athletes Awarded at USCAA Banquet

Florida National University’s (FNU) Athletics Department has created a significant amount of buzz in the national spectrum this year, quickly rising to the top of their conference and silencing any doubters. Both our Women’s Volleyball team and Men’s Soccer team are currently in Virginia Beach, VA battling for USCAA supremacy. After a season filled with … Continued

NCLEX Review – Professional Nurse Remedial Course Open House 11/19/16

Florida National University (FNU) is holding an open house to introduce the Professional Nurse Remedial Course! The event takes place on Saturday, November 19th at 10AM at FNU’s South Campus. Join us for an informative session and learn about this exciting new opportunity for prospective Nurses! This course is designed for nursing students who failed … Continued

FNU Hosts Successful MSN Open House

On the evening of Thursday, 11/03, Florida National University’s (FNU) Golden Room was filled with prospective students and nursing professionals as the university hosted an information session for our Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Hosted by our MSN program director, Dr. Marlene Cesar-Berrouet, the event gave attendees specific program information, help with the … Continued

Conquistadors Help Build a Park in Hialeah

Florida National University (FNU) prides itself on being active in the community and doing charitable acts that will enrich our culture. On Thursday, November 3rd, our athletic department teamed up with City of Hialeah Parks and Recreation, Target and KABOOM! to help build a new playground at Carl F. Slade Park in Hialeah. The playground … Continued

Conquistador Men’s Soccer #5 Seed in USCAA National Championships

With the USCAA National Championship looming, the Florida National University (FNU) Men’s Soccer team awaited to see if they’d receive an invitation. Not only will they represent FNU in the tournament, but they will be the #5 seed! After a 14-1 season and finishing 2nd in the USCAA in goals scored, this is the first … Continued

Lady Conquistadors #1 Seed in USCAA National Championship

After an outstanding 25-5 season, the best in program history, the Florida National University (FNU) Lady Conquistadors Volleyball Team just received news that not only will they be attending the USCAA National Championship in Virginia Beach on November 10th-12th, they also earned the #1 seed in the tournament! Under the leadership of Coach Carlos Huaroto-Luque … Continued

FNU Radiologic Technology Advanced Placement Program Helps Students Shine

HIALEAH, FL – In the State of Florida, in order to practice as a Radiologist Technologist, professionals have the choice of earning the licensure provided by the Florida Health Department or the certifications granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Currently, hospitals and diagnostic centers, in order to ensure that positions as Radiologist … Continued

Through Great Dedication, FNU Nursing Student Becomes Professor

HIALEAH, FL – For Leticia Perez, success was not something that came easily. After a countless number of sleepless nights, through great sacrifice and dedication, Leticia has found a home for her career in the same place where it all started, Florida National University (FNU).   Leticia Perez came to this country illegally from Cuba … Continued

Conquistadors Men’s Soccer Team Wins Thriller in Double Overtime

MELBOURNE, FL – Florida National University (FNU) Men’s Soccer battled to a thriller 3-2 win in double overtime over the Eastern Florida State College Titans Sunday evening.   The Titans were the first to score with little over 20 minutes left in the second half of regulation after a cross found the head of J.J Donelly, … Continued

Lady Conquistadors Continue Hot Streak, Defeat Florida College

HIALEAH, FL – The scene takes place at Bucky Dent Park in Hialeah. The 6-1 Florida National University (FNU) Lady Conquistadors, fresh off their eye-opening performance at the Edward Waters College Fall Classic, are locked into battle against the back-to-back USCAA National Champions, the Florida College (FC) Falcons.  Tied at two sets a piece and … Continued

Lady Conquistadors Dominate Edward Waters College 2016 Fall Classic

HIALEAH, FL – The weekend of August 26th and 27th brought great success and pride to Florida National University (FNU), more specifically, the Lady Conquistadors Volleyball Team. The team, led by Head Coach Carlos Huaroto-Luque, traveled north to Jacksonville, FL to compete in the annual Edward Waters College Fall Classic. After coming up short in their previous … Continued

FNU Fall 2016 Job Fair

Florida National University is very excited to announce the FNU Fall 2016 Job Fair! Hosted by our very own Job Placement Department at the Hialeah Campus, the event will be a great opportunity to meet potential employers! Remember to dress professionally and bring multiple copies or your resume! For more information, contact FNU Job Placement … Continued

What is World Humanitarian Day?

With the school year beginning in a few weeks, almost everyone is scrambling to prepare for the fall semester. Many students may already have started their back-to-school shopping for textbooks and other school supplies along with shoes, clothing, and laptops—maybe even furniture if they’re going to college out of town and living off campus.  With … Continued

FNU Volleyball Player Selected for USCAA National All-Academic Team

HIALEAH, FL – Florida National University (FNU) Volleyball Player Brianne Ballow was selected for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association’s (USCAA) National All-Academic Team. The USCAA accepts nominations for its National All-Academic Team for each sport offered by a member institution during that sport’s season. In order to make the all-academic team, student-athletes must have … Continued

New Admissions Procedure for Foreign Physicians at FNU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2016 Florida National University Announces New Admissions Procedure for Foreign Physicians   Florida National University provides an equal admissions process for international medical students HIALEAH, FL – Florida National University (FNU) is proud to highlight the opportunities we now have available for foreign physicians now residing in the United States … Continued

WRITING LAB-SUMMER B TERM HOURS

HEY FNU! IT’S IMPORTANT TO WRITE IT RIGHT! If you need help with grammar, spelling, vocabulary or need assistance on a paper or essay, GO TO THE WRITING LAB! That’s what they’re there for. Better your writing with FNU! Here are the updated hours for Summer B: MONDAY: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TUESDAY: 9:00 AM-1:00 … Continued

How You Can Make a Positive Difference on World Refugee Day

Many people may not even be aware that World Refugee Day exists, much less understand what it means and how it came to be. On December 4, 2000, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly report embraced the resolution 55/76 that highlighted the importance of caring and aiding refugees. It declared that June 20 would be … Continued

The City of Hialeah Celebrates the Grand Opening of the FNU Computer Lab at Goodlet Park

For Immediate Release: June 15, 2016 Media Contact: Chief of Staff Arnie Alonso Francys Vallecillo 305-883-5800 The City of Hialeah Celebrates the Grand Opening of the FNU Computer Lab at Goodlet Park This marks the second FNU Computer Lab in Hialeah Parks, increasing computer access to residents What: Mayor Carlos Hernandez and the Hialeah City … Continued

GRAND OPENING: FNU‬ COMPUTER LAB AT GOODLET PARK

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY 6/15 FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE‎ FNU‬ COMPUTER LAB AT GOODLET PARK

“Master Your Business Skills” Entrepreneurship Seminar Skills

Courtesy of Florida National University & Presented by David Hernandez, CPA We invite you to join us starting Tuesday, June 21, 2016 for the free-of-charge “Master Your Business Skills” Entrepreneurship Seminar Series at Florida National University’s Hialeah Campus (4425 W 20th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012) from 6-9 PM. This series of seminars will be offered … Continued

2016-17 Women’s Volleyball Preview

2016-17 Season preview Head Coach: 2nd Year Carlos Huaroto-Luque Sport: Women’s Volleyball Last Season record: 5-27   Key Returning Players: Brianne Ballow Cinergi Rosas New Players: Adara Anselmo Silvia Galeano Thalia Torres Melissa Helphrey Bianca Baez Coach’s Expectations for the year: We are really excited about this upcoming season! Our expectations are high and … Continued

Missing Children 2nd Annual Prevention Rally

For Immediate Release Contact:  Rachel Tourgeman (305) 821-3333 ext. 1087 rtourgeman@fnu.edu Florida National University President/CEO Dr. Maria Cristina Regueiro In collaboration with the Dr. Jose Regueiro Foundation, Inc. Missing Children’s Network And the POWERHOUSE Steering Committee Host the Second Annual Missing Children’s Rally on May 25th, 2016 Missing Children Ends Now- Stop! Hialeah, Florida — … Continued

Foreign Student Finds FNU, New Life in the United States

Manuel Garzon has come a long way from Colombia. He is currently employed at Florida National University in the South Campus Computer Lab, where he works with training students to become more computer savvy. He is also a graduate from the institution. Garzon came to the university seeking an I-20 visa, otherwise known as a … Continued

FNU Student Finds Success in Struggle

HIALEAH, FL- Jose Alvarez is currently completing his 4 year residency in psychiatry at Larkin Community Hospital. His story is one that is full of struggle. He has found his success in life, and as he puts it, wishes to “give back.” “I’ve been privileged to attend multiple institutions of higher education, and Florida National … Continued

Soon-To-Be FNU Grad Accepted To Penn State Med School

HIALEAH, FL- Luisa Maria De Souza is graduating in just a few short weeks from FNU’s MBA program specializing in Health Services Administration. On the cusp of this accomplishment, she has been accepted at the age of 24 to Penn State Medical School where she will be pursuing her M.D. as well as doing clinical … Continued

FNU Alumni Turns American Dental Dream into American Legacy

HIALEAH, FL- Dr. German L Murias is the very epitome of the American dream. He has been a practicing dentist for 28 years. From his humble beginning when the late Dr. Jose Regueiro met Dr. Murias, he ignited a fire and a passion for the field of Dental Laboratory work that would carry him to … Continued

Florida National University’s First Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences Student Chosen for Early Acceptance into Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Florida National University Junior lands an early seat in dentistry school.  HIALEAH, FLORIDA (PRWEB) APRIL 06, 2016 Florida National University (FNU) is proud to announce that its first Bachelor of Science student in Natural Sciences has earned early acceptance into Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for Dentistry. Rachel Bibilonia, an FNU junior, expects to … Continued

Upward Bound Scholar Joins the FNU Family

HIALEAH, FL- Jose Suarez has found his calling at Florida National University (FNU). The 21-year-old is now happily placed in the Admissions Department as the newest Admissions Advisor to the FNU family. While he is currently finishing a semester at Miami Dade College, he plans to enroll and attend Florida National University majoring in Business … Continued

Florida National University Department Head Releases Widely Published New Novel

HIALEAH, FL- Mauricio Restrepo is a natural born storyteller. At the age of 14, he wrote a short story and submitted it to a contest in Latin America, not expecting any response. “I sent it by mail, never cared about it, and they told me that I had won. I never paid attention to it … Continued

PTA Information Sessions

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is having the following information sessions in the Hialeah Campus from 10:00 am -11:00am Room 406 Dates: Friday: Friday April 15th Friday April 29th More information: https://www.fnu.edu/event/pta-information-sessions-2/

FNU Alumnus Teaches Us How to Live a Positive and Successful Life in New Book

“It starts with YOU. Success is YOUR responsibility!”- Victor Guembes Hialeah, Florida — March 21, 2016 — Florida National University’s (FNU), Master of Business Administration Alumnus Victor Guembes recent publication You, the Most Amazing Person teaches readers how to live a positive and successful life. By day, Victor Guembes is the Corporate Manager for Regions … Continued

Florida National University Now Offering Bachelor of Science in Psychology

For Immediate Release February 3, 2016 Miami, Florida — February 3, 2016 — Florida National University (FNU) is proud to announce its new Bachelor of Science program in Psychology. Courses are currently being offered at our Hialeah and South campuses and can also be taken online. Headed by Dr. Jose A. Perez, FNU’s Psychology Program … Continued

Florida National University Partners with Jimmy John’s

For Immediate Release February 5, 2016 Miami, Florida — February 5, 2016 —Today Florida National University (FNU) announced a new partnership with Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches. FNU Community Relations Director Rachel Tourgeman presented Jimmy John’s Franchise Owner Chad Bennett and the Hialeah franchise location with a scholarship opportunity, titled the Jimmy John’s “Freaky Fast Track … Continued

FNU and the Honorable Commissioner, Dr. Terrence Pinder

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Florida National University Nursing Division Establishes Daphne Campbell Nursing Scholarship

MIAMI — On behalf of the Board of Governors of the Dr. Jose Regueiro Foundation and the Board of Governors of Florida National University Nursing Division, a scholarship has been established in honor of state Representative Daphne Campbell and her relentless efforts in the nursing community. The Daphne Campbell Nursing Scholarship is to be awarded … Continued

Florida National University Partners with Jimmy John’s

For Immediate Release February 5, 2016 Miami, Florida — February 5, 2016 – Today Florida National University (FNU) announced a new partnership with Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches. FNU Community Relations Director Rachel Tourgeman presented Jimmy John’s Franchise Owner Chad Bennett and the Hialeah franchise location with a scholarship opportunity, titled the Jimmy John’s “Freaky Fast … Continued

PTA Information Sessions

February 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm – Hialeah Campus  The Physical Therapy is having the following information session in the Hialeah Campus from 10:00 am -11:00am Room 406

FNU’s University Preparation Course

Free –  February 8 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Hialeah Campus College is hard. FNU makes it easy. Learn: Writing skills, Study skills, College Prep. tips, career planning, research technique and scholarships and Financial Aid.

Let’s come together as One Voice and One Community to Eradicate Human Trafficking

By: Dr. Maria Cristina Regueiro, President and CEO of Florida National University Human Trafficking is indeed a malady that is affecting not only Florida, but our entire world. More often than not, our news media outlets are constantly reporting that young girls and in several instances boys, are being trafficked, meaning bought, sold, and traded … Continued

Conquistadors Stay Hot with Rout of Warriors

The Conquistador Men’s Basketball team won their 4th game in a row, thrashing Webber 82-63. After pulling out a close game against Florida Memorial 73-72 and blowing past Dickinson State 105-72, the Conquistadors have found their rhythm. In the game against Webber the Conquistadors were without their starting point guard Quantavis Hall and Senior shooting … Continued

Identifying Human Trafficking and What You Can Do to Stop it

Human Trafficking is becoming a prevalent concern on the global, national, and local level.  According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery, and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit human beings for some type of labor or commercial sex purpose. Every year, millions … Continued

FNU Volleyball Signs Latest Lady Conquistador

On Monday, November 9, 2015, the Florida National University (FNU) Conquistadors Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Carlos Huaroto-Luque signed Raquel Murillo. She will be playing in the 2016 Season. She is from Miami, FL/Mexico. Raquel played for St. Brendan High School and is currently attending Miami Dade College. In high school, she averaged 5 blocks per … Continued

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 … Continued

Florida National University Celebrates the U.S. Navy’s 240th Birthday

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Florida National University (FNU) celebrated the United States Navy’s 204th Anniversary by hosting a birthday party at the University’s Hialeah Campus.  To help commemorate the event, FNU invited Petty Officer 2nd Class Alyssa Tosun who is stationed in NRD Miami. Petty Officer Tosun has been in the Navy for seven … Continued

FNU Natural Science Students Attend LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program Orientation

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Florida National University students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences degree program had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Sonia Dillon, International Director of Diversity for Lake Erie College Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Dr. Dillion discussed LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program (EAP). Under an Affiliation Agreement signed with … Continued

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 … Continued

Human Trafficking Symposium

On Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Florida National University (FNU), the Dr. Jose Regueiro Scholarship Foundation, INC. in collaboration with members from the local, state and federal government, non-profit and private organizations held the Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium: Prevention ● Apprehension ● Rehabilitation. The event took place in FNU’s Hialeah Campus. A panel of experts in … Continued

FNU South Campus Celebrates National Coming Out Day

On Thursday, October 8, 2015 Florida National University (FNU) South Campus celebrated National Coming Out Day. Observed on October 11th, National Coming Out Day is an effort to encourage people to “come out” (engage in a process of openly identifying oneself as LBGT or a supporter of the LGBT community). To help bring awareness, FNU … Continued

Conquistadors cruise with a 10-0 blowout win over Suns

With the regular season coming to an end, the Conquistador Men’s soccer team find themselves on the proverbial bubble for receiving a bid to the USCAA National Soccer tournament. The team has played a tough schedule, but only has four wins and 6 ties to show for it. Saturday afternoon the game was never in … Continued

ESL Scholarship Winner Expresses Gratitude

Florida National University (FNU) in partnership with Real Concepts Magazine awarded a scholarship to Mrs. Denia Balmaseda so she can learn English through FNU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program.  To show her appreciation, Mrs. Balmaseda (who currently does not speak English) asked Real Concepts Magazine to draft a letter of appreciation on her … Continued

Men’s Soccer team Gaining Momentum

After several close losses and a lot of ties, the Conquistador Men’s soccer team has put together two back to back wins versus USCAA opponents. On Saturday the Conquistadors concluded a road trip to Alabama in which they split with Concordia College losing the first game 2-1 in a defensive slugfest and winning the final … Continued

FNU RT Students Attend Lung Force Expo

Florida National University (FNU) Respiratory Therapy Students recently attended the Lung Force Expo held in the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. FNU students and their professor were invited to attend the event at the request of Ms. Mikki Thompson, Director of Pulmonary Services at South Miami Hospital and Mr. Andrew Cuddihy, Director Health Promotions for … Continued

Lady Conquistadors pick up two wins in Mt. Vernon Georgia

After a slow start to the season the Lady Conquistador volleyball team has rebounded nicely by taking two out of three games in the Brewton Parker Volleyball Classic in Mt. Vernon Georgia. In the first game, the Lady Conquistadors were defeated by NCAA D2 and defending SIAC champion, Claflin College. After taking the first match … Continued

Historical Weekend for Florida National Athletics

History was made this weekend as two teams made their athletic debuts. The Women’s volleyball team, under the direction of Carlos Huaroto-Luque played in a tri-match at Ave Maria University on Saturday. The Men’s soccer team, led by Joao Garcia, got their season started Sunday against Florida Memorial University. Volleyball In the volleyball game the … Continued

FNU’s PTA Program Faculty Conducts Ergonomics Workshop for Respiratory Therapy Students

On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, the Physical Therapist Assistant program faculty from Florida National University (FNU) held a Body Mechanics and Ergonomics workshop for FNU’s Respiratory Therapy (RT) students. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Kelly Krenkel, PTA Program Director and her staff. RT students who attended the workshop were instructed on how to … Continued

FNU to Host Free OSHA Training

Florida National University’s Hialeah Campus is hosting the following occupational safety and health training sessions offered by the University of South Florida OTI Education Center (USF OTIEC). The sessions are free and open to anyone who wishes to enroll. All training sessions will be held in Florida National University’s Hialeah Campus, 4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) … Continued

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 … Continued

Guide for Pursuing a Career Change: Start with an Education

There comes a time in many professionals’ lives in which change is needed. This change might foster itself as simply as a change of location from one town to another nearby—or it might be as extreme as an entire career change. If you happen to be on the latter end of the spectrum, then it’s … Continued

Conquistadors hold try-outs for Men’s and Women’s soccer teams

The Conquistadors are gearing up for an exciting year in athletics. In a few months, Florida National University will play their first competitive men’s and women’s soccer games. This past week the Conquistadors held a try-out for anyone interested in playing soccer. The turnout was amazing as almost 50 young men and women took part … Continued

Florida National University Opens Its Doors to Colombian Students

On May 14, 2015, Florida National University (FNU) representatives travelled to Universidad Technologica de Bolivar (UTB) in Cartagena, Colombia to form a collaboration between FNU and UTB for its Master in Business Administration program. The FNU team consisted of Dr. Caridad Hernandez, VP of Academic Affairs, Dr. Ernesto Gonzalez, Business Department Head and Mr. … Continued

Conquistadors sign two players to Volleyball scholarships

The Conquistadors will play its inaugural women’s volleyball season in the fall and Coach James Exley has added two players who will be the foundation of the program. Local players, Melanie Torres and Annette Dominguez, both Hialeah Gardens High School graduates, are the first of many young ladies who will sign on the dotted lines … Continued

FNU Respiratory Therapy Students Participate in Hemophilia Foundation Walk

Florida National University ’s Respiratory Therapy students helped raise funds for the Hemophilia Foundation Walk which was held on Saturday, May 2 at Jungle Island. While not all students that participated in the fundraiser did the actual walk, the following students deserve special mention for their dedication and efforts: Erika Alfonso, Rossana Feliz, Lilibet Perez, … Continued

Florida State Representative Daphne Campbell Delivers FNU’s Commencement Speech

On Sunday, April 26, 2015 Florida National University held its Spring 2015 Commencement Ceremony in the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, FL. The keynote speaker was State Representative Daphne Campbell. From a humble beginning in Haiti, Rep. Campbell came to the United States as a Registered Nurse and later became a Member of the Florida … Continued

From Buc to Conquistador Barry Transfer Signs with FNU Men’s Basketball

The Conquistadors feel they just landed the final piece to the puzzle to make it back to the National Tournament in hopes of winning a National Title. It was just hours ago when the men’s basketball staff received a call saying Alvaro Simoza a center would be transferring to Florida National University to play … Continued

FNU Joins Cystic Fibrosis Walk

The Annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held on Sunday April 19th, 2015 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Florida National University (FNU) Respiratory Therapy students joined Pediatric Respiratory Care of South Florida team. The following FNU students attended: Rosanna Feliz, Ana Rodriguez, Erika Alfonso, Grace Alba and Aracelis Barona. They were joined by Mr. Jorge Figueroa … Continued

Ms. Ileana Felipe Santos, FNU MBA Graduate

Ms. Ileana Felipe Santos, FNU MBA Graduate   Born in Holguín, Cuba, Ms. Ileana Felipe Santos immigrated to the United States as apolitical refugee. After establishing herself in Miami, Florida, Ms. Santos pursued her educational dreams by completing her Master in Business Administration from Florida National University (FNU).

Florida National University Participates in Community Health Initiative

Florida National University (FNU) nursing and respiratory students and faculty participated in the Women’s Breast and Heart Health Initiative drive during the month of February. The initiative targeted women living in lower income neighborhoods in the City of Hialeah, Florida. The objective of this initiative was to inform women of the dangers of breast cancer and … Continued

‎Letter of Appreciation from Coach Scott Schmidt

On Wednesday, March 4th, 2015, the Florida National University (FNU) Conquistadors played in their first ever National Championships. More on the game, but first a little background on the team. In just their second season of existence, these young men from around the country and as far away as Suriname have bonded together to … Continued

Meet Ms. Luz Essraowi Recent MBA Graduate from Florida National University

Where were you born? I was born in Puerto Rico, but I grew in Newark, New Jersey. Did you go to high school in Miami? If yes, which high school did you graduate from? Unfortunately, I was not able to go to High School due to family circumstances; however, I completed my GED in Olympic … Continued

5 Ways to Prepare for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

With great excitement, the faculty and staff at Florida National University (FNU) introduce a new program of study: we are happy to announce the launch of our Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA), developed and directed by Kelly Krenkel, DPT. Upon the launch of a new program, we understand that it is important to equip students … Continued

FNU Celebrates Respiratory Care Week

Respiratory Care Week is a week set aside to honor and recognize respiratory therapists.  Respiratory Care Week is celebrated internationally but most notably in Canada and the United States.  It is usually held during the last week of October. In 1982, United States President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first week dedicated to honoring respiratory … Continued

The Best Textbook Rental & Purchasing Apps

It’s safe to say that today’s students can vouch for the fact that technology is transforming the educational system. That is true in many avenues of education—from the way students learn, to the materials professors use. As it turns out, even the simple, everyday textbook is no stranger to this shift in technology. Today’s students … Continued

10 Reasons Why You Should Form a Study Group

Time and time again, the group project has become an intrusive problem for students, leaving students unsettled with the idea of working or studying in a group setting. However, that does not mean that the potential of studying in groups should be dismissed. Here are the top 10 reasons all students should form a study … Continued

Write it Right!

“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 … Continued

FNU Alumni Scholarship

  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 … Continued

Florida National University Attends NAFSA Annual Conference

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 … Continued

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

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 … Continued