Golden’s Ore Cart ridership ‘exceeds expectations’ in first six months

“With the popularity of (the Ore Carts), I think it is here to stay and has a good shot at long-term viability for the Mines and Golden community,” said Jason Slowinski, Mines’ associate vice president of infrastructure & operations.
February 22, 2024

Mines celebrates 150th anniversary, opens Labriola Innovation District

Despite being one of the oldest universities in the state, Colorado School of Mines has a fresh look.
February 12, 2024

Mines, USGS start construction on joint Energy and Minerals Research Facility

The 40-year partnership between Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey is reaching new heights.
November 15, 2023

A Spooktacular day at Golden’s Mines Museum ahead of Halloween

Dinos and burros and rocks, oh my! The Mines Museum of Earth Science isn’t usually this scary. It transformed into a spooky scene at its annual Spooktacular, hosting more than 1,000 people, including 600 youngsters, most of them decked out in ....
October 22, 2023

The Ore Cart Arrives: Golden launches free downtown circulator shuttle

Whether it’s downtown visitors who need a little help getting around or Colorado School of Mines students wanting to access the RTD rail lines, the four-wheeled solution has arrived.
June 8, 2023

Mines students test skills, knowledge in annual cardboard boat races

For months, Colorado School of Mines students have been collecting cardboard — everything from moving boxes and TV boxes to 24-packs of beer and pizza boxes — in preparation for this day.
April 17, 2023

Mines, Body and Spirit: Fresh Check Day 'a boost of positivity' for students

In a high-stress environment like college, it’s important to take a step back and ask, “Am I well — physically, mentally, emotionally? And if not, how do I take care of myself?” That’s what Colorado School of Mines’ second annual Fresh Check Day ....
March 6, 2023

A Look at the Suburbs: Map experts dig for roots of racial separation in metro Denver neighborhoods

Christopher Thiry, a map librarian at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, is one of the diggers. Discovering the covenants in Jefferson County shocked him. “That blew me away that this rural county at the time would have them,” Thiry said. “As I tell ....
January 25, 2023

Mines football fans prepare for national championship

The Oredigger nation is swelling with pride. As the Colorado School of Mines football team heads to the NCAA Division II National Championship on Dec. 17 for the first time in school history, some of the Orediggers’ longtime fans are ecstatic the ....
December 15, 2022

Mines students, alumni reflect on Homecoming traditions

Houston’s Chuck Wagner graduated from Colorado School of Mines in 1981, and hadn’t been back to campus in 40 years. So, it was only proper that his first time back was on Homecoming weekend.
October 10, 2022