Do College Sports Benefit Academic Performance?

Does being involved in college sports really help you get good grades? Let’s take a look a what a local professional sports franchise thinks: In June 2019, a report published by Sports Illustrated spelled trouble for the Miami Dolphins just a couple of months before the beginning of the season. The Dolphins still hold the…

How FNU’s Student Services Can Help You Get Ahead

Since its inception, Florida National University (FNU) has striven to provide a positive learning environment in which students can take advantage of every opportunity available to them on the way to reaching their educational, personal, and professional goals. To that end, FNU has made a commitment not just in the classroom, but also outside of…

Should Florida Pass the DREAM Act?

Immigration reform has in recent years become a hot-button topic, especially in states such as Florida, where high immigration rates have considerably changed the demographic picture. One piece of federal legislation that was introduced to address the legal uncertainty and the injustices involved in cases of undocumented immigrants and their children is the Development, Relief…

Florida National University Welcomes International Students from Colombia

In March of 2014, two young Colombian students boarded a plane from the Department (state) of Quindío, a state in Colombia, and a third student from the Bogotá, Colombia. Their final destination was Florida National University (FNU) located in Hialeah, FL. Their objective was to study English under FNU’s English as a Second Language (ESL)…

Florida National University Hosts Respiratory Therapy Pinning Ceremony

On April 24, 2014, the Respiratory Therapy Program at Florida National University (FNU) held its third Pinning Ceremony for graduates from the program. The occasion marked the first time the ceremony was held just for respiratory therapy graduates, in the likeness of most RT programs nationwide. The ceremony was conducted in the Golden Room…

Just How Difficult is Nursing School Really Going to Be?

No one has ever said that nursing school is easy. Becoming responsible for the lives of others requires intensive study in order to prepare you for one of the most fulfilling and noble professions you can choose – a profession of service to others, in which dedication, exactitude, and passion are the prerequisites for success.…

What are the Benefits of Having an MBA in Today’s Employment Market?

Nowadays, it’s commonplace to discuss whether or not a graduate degree is worth it. While this isn’t true about every degree, especially ones that relate to professions that are expected to rapidly expand as the economy evolves, the value of an MBA degree has come under intense scrutiny over the last few years. Since this…

8 Myths About Online Learning, Debunked

When distance learning was first introduced, it was met with a lot of negative feedback. Many did not understand the value of education taught so differently from traditional learning within confines of a classroom. However, that did not stop distance learning from successfully becoming a large part of today’s educational sector. Today’s online learning is…

The Unexpected Ways Exercise Helps You in School

There are two types of students in this world: those who exercise and those who do not. Although many students find themselves with too little time to participate in sports or to go to the gym after class, there are surprising benefits to exercise that might just make you want to get moving! Prioritizing What…

4 Reasons Why it’s Great to be in the Accounting Field in Miami

The field of accounting is growing—and it’s not just due to accountant roles on popular TV series. In fact, the role of accountants is growing in popularity for a number of other reasons. Students, see why studying accounting might be a good move to secure a great future, and find out why Miami is an…