Alumni

The Mines Foundation Board of Governors has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

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.

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

Crystal Heter ’99 reflects on leadership roles in the energy industry and lessons for future Mines leaders.

Libby Booton ’16 mentors students, paying it forward after a meeting with a fellow alum at NASA launched her aerospace career.

Peter Consalvi ’17 merges service and adventure, cycling and exploring the world across four continents in a journey of self-discovery.

The $4.3 million gift from Kiewit Corporation and Bruce Grewcock ’76 will grow Mines’ Construction Engineering program and industry impact.

Team sports at Mines foster deep college friendships that last beyond graduation—supporting careers, connection and lifelong community.

George Saunders ’81 returns to Mines to explore how art and science shape each other in a candid Q&A – with questions submitted by current Mines students and recent graduates.

Lockheed Martin employees honor Mines with NASA-flown Orion artifacts, celebrating alumni impact on space exploration.