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HIALEAH, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2024) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 209 member institutions named Champions of Character Five-Star Award winners for 2023-24.  The NAIA honored Florida National University with Gold Level designation for the third consecutive year, as the Conquistador scored a perfect 100. FNU is one of only 12 schools in the NAIA to boast such a track record since 2021-2022.  Florida National University... Read More

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

[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

[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

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

[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

[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

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

[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

[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