Circa 1941 was a time of exciting happenings in South Dakota

Mount Rushmore was finished!  George, Abe, Tom and Teddy's likenesses were forever enshrined on the enormous rock known as Mount Rushmore.  You can see it yourself - our campus is only a few minutes away.  Even the locals continue to be awed by it’s symbolism, patriotism, and impressive expanse of detail.
The Sturgis Bike Rally started!  The Sturgis Rally is a 10-day EVENT featuring hundreds of thousands of motorcycles and their bikers.  By the way, it is the largest motorcycle rally in the world.  Harley-Davidson reigns supreme here, so bring your bike if you've got one and see the spectacle that is Sturgis during the Rally.
National American University opened its doors!  The Rapid City campus is located in one of the finest small cities in the United States.  Our campus - like Rapid City itself - prides itself on being one of the friendliest places you can live in this great nation.  The Black Hills – WOW!  You've got to see 'em to believe 'em.  Beauty and the great outdoors are right in our backyard.  Become one with nature here in our neck of the woods.  This college campus location was chosen for a reason, 'ya know?