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10 Easy Steps to Succeed in Your Online Classes

Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue your higher education, and doing so online is the way to go if you are interested in a flexible, student-centered teaching approach. Studying online allows you to pursue other interests and attend to other obligations while still working your way toward a degree. However, this can sometimes mean that it’s easy to get distracted. Here are 10 easy steps to ensure success in your online classes.

Baseball Drops Doubleheader at No. 15-Ranked Keiser

BOX SCORES (GAME ONE l GAME TWO) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2021) – The Florida National baseball team (0-2) opened the 2021 season with a doubleheader at the No. 15-ranked Keiser Seahawks on Saturday. The Conquistadors were unable to pull off the upset, dropping both games, 7-3, and 16-1 (7), from Silvester Field…

Why You Should Consider Getting a Degree in Medical Assistant Technology

For students who are contemplating a career in the medical field but are unsure if they can dedicate so much time to become a nurse, doctor or surgeon, a degree in Medical Assistant Technology might be the solution. It doesn’t take as long to attain this valuable degree, and the sooner you commit to the…

Appreciation Letter and Recognition Dr. Rosa Hernandez

Mary Hale once stated that “There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” I did not know the intensity of this quote until I met one of my best advisors in the college, Dr. Rosa Hernandez. She is one of the beautiful and charming…

Which Courses are Best for a Business Administration Degree?

Have you considered getting your degree, but are not sure if you should pursue an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree? Florida National University offers four different Business Administration degree programs plus graduate certificates for Business Administration: Associate of Arts Associate of Science Bachelor of Science Master’s (MBA) Graduate Certificates     Associate of Arts in…

How to Use Social Media for Professional Networking

We live in a world where social media is the center of attention. Small businesses grow their presence through Facebook, entrepreneurs grow their fan base through Instagram and TikTok, and employers search for the best candidates through LinkedIn and Twitter. And these are just a few of the uses. Therefore, you want to make sure…

Undecided Major? The General Education Associate of Arts is the Right Start

Time and time again, students are faced with an incredibly difficult decision: what to study in college. While some students are lucky enough to enter their college careers knowing what they want to study, others need a little more time. Why is it so hard for students to narrow it down?     As You…

Conquistadors Unable to Hold Off Royals, 60-52

BOX SCORE LAKE WALES, Fla. (December 22, 2020) – Despite holding a 29-22 lead at the half, the Florida National women’s basketball team (1-6) fell to the Warner Royals (5-6), 60-52, on Tuesday. The Conquistadors used a strong second quarter, shooting 46.7 percent during the second stanza while holding WU to just 23.1 percent shooting…

Five Reasons Why Medical Coding and Billing Can Be a Good Career

Medical Coding is an important work of recording, organizing, and securing patient health data. Technicians—or coders—have the essential role of accurately tracking and safeguarding health information. To start planning your future, you probably want to ensure that this occupation has a solid future. Here are the top 5 reasons why medical coding and billing can…

Women’s Basketball Can’t Over Rough First Quarter; Falls to KU, 71-51

BOX SCORE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 20, 2020) – The Florida National women’s basketball team (1-5) could not overcome a poor-shooting first quarter, suffering a 71-51, loss at Keiser (5-5) on Sunday afternoon. Shooting just 17.6 percent in the first 10 minutes (3-of-17), the Conquistadors fell behind, 28-5. For the remainder of the contest,…

Women’s Basketball Drops 71-49 Decision to St Thomas

BOX SCORE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 19, 2020) – The Florida National women’s basketball team (1-4) dropped a 71-49 decision to the St. Thomas Bobcats (7-1) in the first game of the West Palm Invitational on campus of Keiser University. FNU was led by senior Adria Stewart, who scored 10 points 3-of-13 shooting (2-of-7…

FNU Falls to Ave Maria, 99-81

BOX SCORE AVE MARIA, Fla. (December 16, 2020) – The Florida National men’s basketball team suffered a 99-81 loss to Ave Maria on Wednesday night. FNU was led by Jeffrey Hernandez, who scored a team-high 22 points on 10-of-20 shooting. He also grabbed five rebounds and blocked five shots. Jose Benitez and Kenneth Santos each…

FNU Battles Bethel (Ind.) with Limited Bench

BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (December 15, 2020) – Despite playing with only six players, the Florida National men’s basketball team gave Bethel (Ind.) (9-2) all it could handle in a 117-98 loss on Tuesday evening. Four Conquistadors reached double-figures in scoring, including Kenneth Santos, who scored a game-high 33 points on 13-of-31 shooting. The native…

Resources for College Grads Looking for Jobs in South Florida

Earning a college degree requires hard work and determination. It’s an accomplishment that should be celebrated. Every graduate should be overjoyed to achieve such a milestone because it’s not easy. When graduation day finally rolls around for college students, the feeling can be exhilarating, yet terrifying at the same time. You’ve done the work it…

FNU Closes Out BSN Sports Dolphin Classic with a 122-92 Loss to Campbell

BOX SCORE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 10, 2020) – The Florida National men’s basketball (2-11) closed out the BSN Sports Dolphin Classic with a 122-92 loss to the Campbell Fighting Camels (4-0) on Thursday afternoon. The Conquistadors were led by Kenneth Santos and Jeffery Hernandez, who each tallied 20 points. Santos shot 7-of-16 from the floor,…