High School Volleyball: Moguls' Stevens leads team to sweep of Comets Oct 14, 2009
Lacy Stevens picked up her teammates midway through the first game and Edgemont went on to a three-game sweep over Rapid City Christian on Tuesday night at Roosevelt Gymnasium on the National American University campus ... Rapid City Christian's Niki Romeyn (1) bumps the ball during a match with Edgemont on Tuesday at National American University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NAU enrollment up 5.5 percent in Rapid City Oct 3, 2009
National American University announced an increase of 39 percent in the overall credit hours this fall, as compared with last year. The university has 7,890 students enrolled and 72,567 registered credit hours, which is the highest enrollment recorded since National first opened its doors in 1941. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rodeo: Rookie has Wright stuff Sep 30, 2009
In college, he transferred to National American University and planned to red-shirt a year for the Maverick mens team, but the college dropped all varsity sports and Wright was only able to complete one-half of a season before the end came. He continues at the school studying equine management. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Study promotes school accountability, author says Sep 8, 2009
Kelly understands that a school such as National American University which had a 15 percent graduation rate is facing different challenges than a school like the University of Michigan. Even if we knew the transfer rate at NAU, we don t know how many go on to graduate, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Poor graduation rates plague area colleges (1826) Sep 7, 2009
That often meant classes early in the morning, at lunch and at night, and in the end, it meant a bachelor s degree from National American University in Rapid City ... Fewer than half of the students who start at South Dakota s colleges and universities make it to graduation within six years, and National American University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Black Hills State University have some of the worst graduation rates in the country, according to a report released in June ...... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Porn Company, College Drop Lawsuit Sep 3, 2009
Naughty American University Will Stop Using National American University's Trademark ... (AP) National American University has agreed to drop its lawsuit accusing a California pornography provider of trademark violations and cyber piracy for its use of Naughty American University and the acronym NAU, an attorney for the school said Wednesday ... National American University offers online degrees and has 16 campuses in South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. (CBS News)
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology renovates its living space Aug 30, 2009
In a unique year of role reversal, Wilson said National American University officials often contracts with Mines for additional dormitory space ... Of those checking in at the end of the week, most of the students will unpack their luggage at Peterson or Palmerton halls, Mines' apartments and National American University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Getting into the college game Aug 24, 2009
Until then, the school hosts events and practices at National American University in Rapid City, Little Wound High School in Kyle and Porcupine School. They also hit the road, traveling as far away as Bellingham, Wash. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hunter and Jumper show makes comeback at CSF Aug 21, 2009
Along with the Central States Fair, the event is being sponsored by Riverdale Farm at Nisland, Eagle's Ride Equine Center at Piedmont and Dr. Linda Rabe of National American University. Riverdale Farm, which breeds dressage and jumping horses, will furnish the jumps and many of the volunteers staffing the show, Larson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NAU to join education stock company Aug 11, 2009
Provided they pass tests from federal regulators and education accreditation groups, National American University will join Camden Learning Corporation in November ... We are impressed with National American University s management depth, international reach and growth prospects ... National American University is a leader in attractive and growing market segments like nursing and online education, where its programs have been growing rapidly both domestically and internationally. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Porn site denies trademark infringement on Rapid City school's name Jul 17, 2009
National American University accused the porn provider of trademark violations and cyber piracy for its use of Naughty American University and the acronym NAU. ... National American University offers online degrees and has 16 campuses in South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Young horse rider grows into role with national rodeo group (18) Jun 22, 2009
After earning his bachelor s and master s degree from National American University in Rapid City, S.D., Greenfield filled Miller s open position as marketing director for the NHSRA.. The NHSRA consists of 41 state associations, five Canadian provinces and Australia. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Obama's stimulus plan provides jobs to some Hills area youths Jun 17, 2009
Quiver, 22, has an 8-an-hour summer job in the maintenance department at National American University, which is paid for with 3 million in federal stimulus money for youth job training in South Dakota ... Joe Quiver, who works for the maintenance department at National American University, fixes a bathroom faucet on Monday, June 15, 2009. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mayors have suggestions for a brighter Rapid City future Jun 6, 2009
All five gave presentations to about 45 people at Friday's "Past, Present and Future of Rapid City" forum at National American University ... From left, past and present Rapid City mayors Alan Hanks, Don Barnett, Keith Carlyle, Ed McLaughlin and Jim Shaw pose for a portrait at National American University on Friday before the start of a panel discussion about Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
National American University sues porn site over name May 31, 2009
National American University, which has campuses in several states, is suing a pornography site, claiming trademark violations and cyber piracy for its use of Naughty American University and the acronym NAU. ... Dlorah has operated under the National American University and NAU names since 1997 and offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs on 16 campuses in South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas ... Both names are "nearly identical in sight,... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota college sues porn site over name May 29, 2009
National American University offers degree programs on 16 campuses in South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas ... Dlorah Inc., which operates under the National American University name, filed the civil complaint in federal court in Rapid City against La Touraine Inc., which is registered in Nevada and has a San Diego business address. (KSLA.com, LA)
NAU graduation ceremony May 24, 2009
Gloria Dyrland-Wentz was among the 285 students graduating Saturday from National American University. For her, the commencement ceremony symbolized the fulfillment she felt after achieving a lifetime goal -- going back to college to get a bachelor's degree. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ronald Shape promoted to CEO of NAU system May 21, 2009
Ronald Shape is the new chief executive officer of the National American University system, overseeing the 17 campuses and the central administrative offices in Rapid City. He previously had been the chief financial officer and chief operating officer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rodeo: Not just a face in the crowd May 21, 2009
My family comes from down around Scenic, and I have an uncle who is a stock contractor in Nebraska and Wyoming and used to provide horses for (National American University). Duane used to have a big string of bucking horses and he helped many, many kids in this area get their start in rodeo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gathering to feature mayors May 18, 2009
Past and present Rapid City mayors will talk progress, prosperity and potholes at a community forum Friday, June 5, at National American University. The event, hosted by NAU and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, will be at 5 p.m. in NAU's lecture hall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rapid City mayors past and present to talk shop at forum May 16, 2009
Past and present Rapid City mayors will talk progress, prosperity and potholes at a community forum June 5 at National American University. The event, hosted by NAU and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, will be at 5 p.m. June 5 in NAU s lecture hall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sobriety program works to ease relationships with neighborhood May 15, 2009
Neighbors have been upset since March, when the program moved to a National American University building at 230 Quincy St.. The 24/7 program currently serves about 700 people, with about 500 of those people coming in for the twice-daily breath tests as a condition of probation, parole or bond. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Former mayor Don Barnett to address National American University graduation May 13, 2009
The man who helped lead Rapid City through the most perilous period of its more than century long existence will be the commencement speaker at graduation of ceremonies at National American University on May 23 ... JoAnn is a graduate of the National College of Business, which was later renamed National American University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Public should be part of decisions May 11, 2009
Late last week the city planning commission approved the new location for the program on Quincy Street by National American University despite the fact state law requires a use review prior to county s move into the building (the program occupied the building in March). And, again, the affected residents didn t know about the move until the first of hundreds of daily vehicles drove down the street. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
City planning board gives nod to county's 24/7 program on Quincy Street May 8, 2009
On Thursday, the Rapid City Planning Commission decided the program could stay in the National American University building at 230 Quincy St. despite the concerns of neighbors and city staff. With the clash over the county's work-release facility north of the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center fresh in their minds, commissioners agreed the city and county could find a way to make the valuable program work where it was. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Seat belt 'convincer' On exhibit in city May 1, 2009
Today's Rapid City demonstrations will be from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at National American University, 321 Kansas City St., 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Western Dakota Technical Institute, 800 Mickelson Drive. On Monday, May 4, the unit will be at Douglas High School from 8:30 a.m. to noon. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Comet sports making a comeback Mar 24, 2009
The school is in the process of building a new football field complete with a running track and has contracted with National American University to play basketball and volleyball games in the NAU gym. We are a smaller school and for many kids this is an opportunity for younger kids to actually get a chance to play, which may not always be the case at the larger schools in Rapid City, Roberts said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
City complains county changed 24/7 operation without site review Mar 20, 2009
But the program outgrew that location and moved March 10 to 230 Quincy St., into space leased from National American University, across Kansas City Street south of the county courthouse complex. Marcia Elkins, the city's growth management director, said any time a public entity wants to do something with a property, state law requires a planning commission review of the proposed use. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lowery looking to pick up where he left off Mar 17, 2009
Lowery, who was the head volleyball coach at National American University for six seasons, winning national championships in 2002 and 2006, was named head coach at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Southernmost College on Wednesday ... Former National American University women's volleyball coach Todd Lowery, right, was named head coach at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Southernmost College last week. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area Scene: VFW baseball's annual meeting set for Sunday in Huron Mar 12, 2009
March 27-29 for boys and girls in grades 4-12 at the Mines and National American University campuses. The cost of the tournament is 125 per team (10-player roster) plus 10 for each additional team member. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Fives: The King, the Russians and the Polish Rifle leave an indelible mark on the history of the Civic Center Mar 3, 2009
As for the other incantations of professional basketball, Duane Ticknor managed to work some of the magic he had found earlier at National American University in bringing an IBA title to town, but that title game was actually held at the Stevens High School gymnasium. And then there was indoor football. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
