Hundreds of costumed youngsters and their families stopped by the Mines Museum of Earth Science for the fifth annual Spooktacular, a candy-free event that emphasizes STEM-based activities and goodies.

Mines students, staff and alumni celebrated Homecoming by painting pumpkins, roasting marshmallows, running along Clear Creek and packing into the Marv Kay Stadium stands.

Lief Ritter, senior majoring in chemical engineering, says he was proud to display his award-winning pumpkin in front of Mines' Guggenheim Hall.

Mary Elliott, executive director of residence life and auxiliary services, talked to the Golden Transcript about the opening day for students to move into the new Village at Mines Park. The community for upperclassman and graduate students includes five large new apartment buildings as well as 19 newly-renovated smaller apartment buildings

Colorado School of Mines professor Jessica M. Smith and University of Washington-Bothell professor Nora Kenworthy — a Golden High School Class of 2000 graduate — were among this year’s recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship.

Golden Hills residents have been working with the Neighborhood Rehab Project, Colorado School of Mines students and staff, and a local housing development company to design a first-of-its-kind modular home that's affordable, sustainable and scalable.

Reporter Corinne Westeman at the Golden Transcript writes up a summary of the Mines 2025 E-Days celebration. The article includes some photos from the always exciting Prom Dress Rugby competition.

Longtime Golden resident John Akal shares his love for Mines' upcoming western-themed E-Days and details what's planned for the 2025 E-Days.

Paul C. Johnson, Mines president, is quoted in this article about Mines' new program guaranteeing admission for Jeffco students who meet specific criteria. Johnson notes that by providing a guaranteed admissions pathway, Mines is ensuring that Jeffco students who demonstrate excellence in STEM have the opportunity to pursue a world-class education while staying close to home.

Mines' Sigma Kappa Zeta Pi chapter's stem cell donation drive is profiled. The drive is conducted in honor of Mines alumna Jennifer Rotramel-Ronhovde, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. The annual drive is done to raise awareness about leukemia and help those like Rotramel-Ronhovde find donors.