Colorado School of Mines licenses rare earth element tech to boost U.S. processing efficiency and support critical mineral supply chains.

A student team that created a small-scale, affordable hydropower system won first place at the Fall 2025 Capstone Design Showcase, the culmination of a yearlong design experience for seniors at

Join Mines for 2025 Midyear Commencement featuring keynote speaker David Lawler ‘90 and two celebrations honoring our newest graduates

A Colorado School of Mines researcher joins international team in Antarctica seeking clues in ice and mud to predict future sea-level rise.

The Mines women’s club rugby team claimed the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division III title after a dramatic 38–29 victory over defending champion Endicott College, with sophomore standout Piper Lee named Championship MVP.

Mines grad student builds lunar trencher to advance space mining, aiming to unlock Moon resources and fuel the future of space exploration, with help from Mines ProtoFund

Nexus invests in the development of joint responses to challenges, catalyzes research funding for collaborative work and fosters the exchange of ideas between Mines and the National Laboratory of the Rockies.

How one Mines student used 3D scan innovation to make dental tech more accessible—with support from Mines’ ProtoFund and the Labriola Innovation Hub.

Celebrating the 2025 Alumni Awards: Honoring Orediggers whose leadership, service and innovation uplift the Mines community

A team of Capstone Design students is using the InnoHub ProtoFund to innovate RC car parts and gain real-world prototyping experience.