<P> In 1962, NCB was acquired by Harold D. Buckingham and members of his family . Shortly after the Buckinghams purchased the school, a period of growth began which led to the construction of the classroom buildings, dormitories, a library, gymnasium, and an auditorium . </P> <P> NCB was granted collegiate accreditation as a junior college by the Accrediting Commission of the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools in 1966 . Senior college accreditation was granted in 1970 . </P> <P> The 1970s brought another period of growth, this time with the addition of several branch locations in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions . This trend toward reaching out to other communities resumed in the 90s with the addition of more campuses nationwide and continues today (See below for a complete listing of National American university campuses). </P> <P> In 1985, NCB earned accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (now called the Higher Learning Commission) and in 1997 the university name was changed to National American University . </P>

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