DENVER7 squeezed in coverage of Mines' Cardboard Boat Race on Clear Creek. The boats are built of cardboard and duct tape can only be used to hold the crafts together, not for waterproofing.

Segment discusses a just announced, first of its kind agreement between Jeffco Public Schools and Mines that guarantees admission to Mines for Jeffco students who meet specific requirements.

Mines graduate student Jalen Thomas, a fullback for the Orediggers football team, is the founder and CEO of FUNtastic, a company focused on bringing interactive entertainment to Colorado. Thomas, a mechanical engineer who graduates in December after he completes a certificate in Space Resources, recruited fellow Colorado School of Mines students to develop the business. Their first product — a portable escape room.

At Colorado School of Mines, the beloved mascot is Blaster the Burro. His job is a big one to fill, and two different burros, Pepsi and Winkie, have mascot responsibilities.

The Colorado School of Mines is celebrating 20 years of women's soccer, and no Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) team has dominated more this season than the top ranked and undefeated Orediggers. Head Coach Kevin Fickes said he never imagined coaching women's soccer, but two decades and more than 200 wins later, he's still loving it.

A softening labor market is raising concerns for college students who will soon be looking for a job. But on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, companies are practically fighting over future employees.

Colorado School of Mines and Arapahoe Community College are teaming up for an EV battery challenge sponsored by global automaker Stellantis.

“Colorado really is leading the way in trying to have responsible development, as opposed to no development,” said Ian Lange, an economics professor at the Colorado School of Mines.

“We've primarily focused on a couple areas so far. One is our active shooter response. But also, the other one is really around folks having mental health concerns or, you know, being in distress and being able to deescalate those situations,” School ....

"Through a train of processes, we are increasing the quality of the water all the way to drinkable water," said Tzahi Cath. He is a professor of environmental engineering at the Colorado School of Mines.