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Seminars for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax)

Once again, Florida National University will offer the Seminar for the 2013 VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) in conjunction with the IRS (Internal Revenue System). This program will take place at Hialeah Campus (Florida National University) during January 11th, 18th, 25th and February 1st and 2nd. By becoming a VITA volunteer, you have the opportunity…

Setting Education Goals and Resolutions for 2013

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” These famous words from William Butler Yeats are particularly compelling at the turn of a New Year and new academic semester. This time of new beginnings and resolutions is a great time to begin making resolutions and planning one’s educational paths.…

Explore Careers Opportunities in Criminal Justice and the Legal Profession

Careers in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies offer both financial opportunity and the option to pursue a field that fits your personality. A degree in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies opens doors to a wide range of careers, including: Fraud Investigation, Law Enforcement, Security, and Paralegal. The variety of jobs allows this field to fit…

Join the Growing Healthcare Field as a Dental Technician

The healthcare field is experiencing rapid growth. Even as the country suffers through a recession, jobs in healthcare continue to multiply. A medical or dental path is a secure choice for schooling, with a high probability of employment. A highly rewarding and less mainstream dental profession is that of a dental technician.   What is…

The Value of an MBA

The decision to enroll in an MBA program is complicated. One must weigh the pros and cons, the costs versus benefits. Would you have to relocate or leave your present job? Do MBA degrees online hold any clout in the business market? Will earning the degree make you more money? Academia is flooded with MBA…

This Thanksgiving Day Tweet Us The Things You Are Thankful For

Thanksgiving Day is a day set aside to give thanks for the things we are grateful for. It is a day we celebrate with family, friends and neighbors. We share our food and our homes with those who are near and dear to us. Also, we take time to reflect on how fortunate…

Tips for Writing College Admissions Essays

Picking a college is a rite of passage for prospective students. There is excitement, anticipation, concern, and great expectations. Whether it is close to home, in a different state, with friends, or independently – students look at what colleges have to offer them, their interests, and their future goals. No matter the college chosen, all…

Dr. Ana Gloria Mora Conducts Lecture at Florida National University

As an Academic Advisor and professional in the field of psychology, I know the importance of having proper ethics within the public health field.   It is the concern of every Florida National University professor that their students learn how to properly conduct themselves in the practice of their careers. It is why…

Florida National University Honors Veterans and Members of the Military by setting “America’s White Table.”

Based on Margot Theis Raven’s book America’s White Table, Florida National University set a table with a white tablecloth, a black napkin, a plate with a slice of lemon with salt, a turned-over glass, a white candle, and an empty chair as a tribute to all veterans and members of the U.S. Military.  …

The Medical Field Needs Nurses

Nursing has become a highly sought out and in-demand profession. Author of The 150 Best Recession-proof Jobs, Laurence Shakit calls nursing “gold”, noting that despite socioeconomic status, people will continue to get sick and corporations can’t outsource nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that between 2008 and 2025 the projected job growth for nurses…