Northwestern, Dordt in NAIA v-ball rankings Aug 18, 2007
National American University of South Dakota is No. 1 and Fresno Pacific second. National American capped a 41-0 campaign by beating Fresno Pacific in four games in the NAIA national title match last year. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Business briefs, Aug. 5 Aug 9, 2007
Tobias Alando of Kenya Associates of Manufacturers; Brian Blenner and Peter Ragnone of the Rapid City Police Department; Nina Braun and Jennifer Konvalin of Ketel Thorstenson; Jeff Carsrud of Rapid City Winnelson; Royia Decker of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Laura Gibson of the Black Hills Workshop; Ann Kathleen Henrichsen of Black Hills Faces Magazine; Joel Higgins of SpringCreek United Methodist Church; William Knight of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Joel Landeen and... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fairway Hills to add Vista Park condos Aug 6, 2007
Dlorah also owns National American University. It's a growing company with school campuses scattered in South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Colorado. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Making an equine connection Jul 22, 2007
"In the fall, Unhjem plans to attend National American University in Rapid City, S.D., where she will major in business, with an emphasis in equine management.Another student of equine management, 25-year-old Jennifer Kadrmas, of Bismarck, is offering equine massages to fatigued State Fair show horses.She has been trained to do four types of massage, including Swedish massage and impulse therapy."Deep tissue massage relaxes the horse, and they really lean into you," Kadrmas said.Equine massage... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kroeger hangs on to Ward 4 seat by 25 votes Jun 27, 2007
Hadley, 41, is a full-time student at National American University. She campaigned on fiscal responsibility and the need for infrastructure improvement in Ward 4, which covers a broad swath of North Rapid. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Business World Jun 23, 2007
M. Tyler Thorton, a mortgage loan originator, recently graduated from National American University in Rapid City. Pamela K. Selberg-Peterson is assistant vice president-mortgage originator. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College rodeo: Steffes nations top cowgirl Jun 17, 2007
National American University had four participants make the finals, however, the team did not finish as well as they d hoped to. We didn t have the finals we were looking forward to, Mavericks head coach Glen Lammers said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Steffes' time helps UW at Finals rodeo Jun 15, 2007
National American University s women s team is in 10th place overall as Jessica Painter is currently in fifth place in goat tying and Krista Minow seventh in barrel racing. The Wyoming women are in control of first place in the team standings with 405 points. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SOSU's Webb ties Arena Record at CNFR Jun 14, 2007
3, Krista Minow, National American University, 14 ... 3, Krista Minow, National American University, 43. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Mavericks push ahead at College National Finals Rodeo Jun 14, 2007
More strong performances by National American University women s rodeo team have bolstered the Mavericks chances for a team title run at the College National Finals Rodeo at the Casper Events Center. NAU s Lacey Curr and Jessica Painter are both in good shape to reach Saturday s finals after posting times near the top during Wednesday s third go-round. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College Rodeo: Theil, Minow in good standing Jun 13, 2007
Tyler Theil and Krista Minow of National American University have themselves in good position after the first full performance Tuesday at the College National Finals Rodeo. Jena Lien of National American University competes in the barrel racing competition during Tuesday's slack at the CNFR. (Ryan Soderlin/Casper Star-Tribune). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CNFR: Steffes off to quick start Jun 12, 2007
National American University s Krist Minow (:14. 33) took fourth and Steffes (:14. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College Rodeo: Experience sides with Mavericks Jun 8, 2007
RAPID CITY The National American University men s rodeo team may not have won the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association s Great Plains region this year, but that is no reason for them to lower their expectations any heading into the 2007 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. O.J. Heidlers first ride in the saddle bronc event doesnt go quite as planned with the horse going straight up and back over during the final performance at a rodeo in Rapid City in 2003. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rapid City Christian moving to Hart Ranch Arena Jun 7, 2007
At the time, the facility was leased to National American University. The university has another year left on its lease, but a recently negotiated lease allows Rapid City Christian access to two floors of vacant offices in the front of the building. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rodeo: Mavericks have potential to do good things at finals Jun 7, 2007
I think I was actually more nervous for the high school finals, National American University team roping heeler Jessica Hemphill, a freshman, said ... Hemphill is a member of the National American University women s rodeo team, the eighth-ranked team in the 128-member National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mayoral candidates talk taxes, TIFs May 31, 2007
A crowd of about 100 people questioned the candidates on a variety of issues during the forum at National American University. Alan Hanks was asked whether his campaign slogan, "Putting taxpayers first," meant that he wants to cut property taxes, and if so, what parts of the budget he would cut. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ward 4 candidates want better jobs, street repairs May 30, 2007
Hadley, a fulltime student at National American University studying accounting, financial management and computer technology, said she has been appalled at the way the city council and mayor have handled taxpayer money on things such as the civic center expansion. I just think it s been outrageous, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Municipal-election candidate forums scheduled May 19, 2007
On Wednesday, May 30, Democracy in Action will host a forum for mayoral candidates at National American University s Administration Building on Kansas City Street. Coffee will be offered at 6:30 p.m. to give the public an informal opportunity to mingle with the candidates and the forum will start at 7 p.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
College rodeo: Four from NAU first at Maverick Stampede Apr 30, 2007
RAPID CITY - National American University's Maverick Stampede rodeo wrapped up Sunday at the Hart Ranch Arena ... Individually, National American University had some solid performances both days. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
On the road again Apr 20, 2007
They will be competing against members of the 2007 National American University rodeo team for a team trophy and bragging rights. It was approximately 20 years ago when the last match was held, who knows where we will be in 20 more. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
A bad rap: Urban, hip hop acts a bust in city Apr 14, 2007
For instance, students at Black Hills State University in Spearfish and South Dakota School of Mines ology and National American University in Rapid City fit into the young rock/urban youth hip hop category, but the retirement community may prefer The Live Lawrence Welk Show. A third group, the middle-aged, prefers acts such as Cher or John Mellencamp. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Expo shares cultural differences Mar 28, 2007
This year s fair, Cultural Expo 2007, features students from both South Dakota School of Mines ology and National American University. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in the Surbeck Center ballroom on the Tech campus. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Number of international students begins to rise again Mar 28, 2007
National American University in Rapid City has also seen a drop, from 130 international students a decade ago to only 22 today. Aadland said the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, affected international student numbers, partially due to changes in the visa process. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU Rodeo Club still riding strong after 50 years Mar 14, 2007
The Great Plains Region comprises 14 schools including BHSU. Some of the other institutions the students compete against are South Dakota State University, North Dakota State University, Iowa State University, National American University and Western Dakota Tech. NIRA has watched the sport steadily gain popularity since 1949. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Class also provides parents’ network Mar 5, 2007
The hour-long class begins at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Thomas Jefferson Center gymnasium on the National American University campus at 321 Kansas City St.. Participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before start time, bring along their stroller, baby, towel or mat for floor exercises and water. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Striding toward fitness Mar 5, 2007
I leave here and I feel so good, Nelson said after a recent Stroller Strides class at the National American University gym. Increased endurance and energy are some of the goals Stroller Strides franchisee Crystal Ashley wants all of her clients to attain. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Principal: No student left behind Feb 16, 2007
The Oyate Classroom at National American University is open to students who are at least 16. Among the 105 students enrolled in courses this year were 51 drop-outs who returned to resume their education. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Friends face off in Ranch Rodeo Feb 1, 2007
Holmes would be on his team, but Lamphere and Collins would be competing on the National American University team. Linked by their life s work, 34 ranch rodeo teams from throughout the region participated in the afternoon preliminaries. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local school pushing to double enrollment Jan 22, 2007
National American University opened in Wichita about six months ago. Gault, who took over in November, is intensifying the school's push for student and wants 100 students taking classes by next year. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Critic questions district’s Indian education policies Jan 17, 2007
Zimiga moved to a new office at National American University in Rapid City. When the change was made, superintendent of schools Peter Wharton said it would free Zimiga to pursue grants and other funding for the office of Indian Education. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Talking Business: Mother's business idea close to home Jan 11, 2007
Initially, Ashley said, classes will be indoors in the National American University on Kansas City Street. When the weather improves, the classes will move outdoors. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Vietnam new economic tiger in Asia Jan 7, 2007
Editor s note: Economist John Quinn, senior professor and director of external relations for National American University in Rapid City, recently returned from a teaching assignment in Vietnam. He was there on behalf of NAU s cooperative arrangement with the National Economics University of Vietnam. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CVB adds to its staff, ramps up campaign Jan 7, 2007
She is a recent graduate of National American University and joined the CVB staff full-time in November. She has been with the CVB since 2002 as a part-time office assistant under the College Federal Work Study program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mission drug testing questioned Jan 4, 2007
Al Touche, a National American University student who often eats meals at the mission and sometimes volunteers there, complains that Indians such as himself are targeted more often for breathalyzer tests. He has been given one three times in the past year, never for any reason he could determine. (Rapid City Journal, SD)