Ain’t no mountain high enough: New Mines students make annual ‘M’ Climb

Even the August heat and the long trek up Lookout Mountain Road wasn’t going to stop about 1,700 college students from leaving their mark on their new university.
August 19, 2024

Community College of Aurora, Colorado School of Mines establish transfer program for STEM students

Colorado School of Mines students and alumni have built many things — bridges, networks, pipelines and more — over the last 150 years, but their latest project involves connecting opposite ends of the Denver metro area in a more metaphorical way.
May 31, 2024

Colorado School of Mines graduates celebrate accomplishments, resilience after pandemic

On May 10, hundreds of Colorado School of Mines graduates, their family members, friends and other supporters went the extra mile to celebrate their special day. There were hugs and handshakes all around, photos galore, and special apparel to ....
May 14, 2024

Colorado School of Mines students teach next generation of female scientists

The elementary school students making paper parachutes and homemade kaleidoscopes now will — in about 10 years or so — be studying aerospace engineering and nuclear fission. That’s the hope behind programs like Colorado School of Mines’ third annual ....
April 8, 2024

Open for business: Orediggers celebrate new entrepreneurship hub

Colorado School of Mines students can now have their own “ Shark Tank” experience thanks to the campus’ new Beck Venture Center.
April 5, 2024

Mines fraternity supporting colon cancer research with bike-a-thon

For at least a week, a group of Colorado School of Mines students will be biking non-stop. But, instead of a destination, they’re biking toward a dollar amount.
March 5, 2024

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