Lakewood High School has fallen from its long-held position as the largest Jeffco high school based on enrollment. Arvada West High School now owns the top spot based on total school enrollment, with Ralston Valley Senior High School and Chatfield High School both overtaking Lakewood High. Chatfield is projected to have the largest graduating class…more
Jeff Hunt, executive director of the Centennial Institute at the Colorado Christian University (CCU), has stepped down from his role. Hunt, who was also the co-chairman of the Western Conservative Summit, will transition into broadcasting. Expressing support for Hunt’s decision, CCU President Eric Hogue remarked, “Jeff was a tireless advocate for the advancement of faith,…more
Colorado Christian University’s (CCU) Athletic Director, Brian Wall, has announced his retirement to take effect on June 30. The Athletics department saw notable achievements during Wall’s seven-year tenure, experiencing success and reaching milestones previously unseen in the history of the university. Wall joined CCU in March 2017, after a term as superintendent of Faith Christian…more
On February 9, 2024, the Colorado School of Mines will inaugurate the Labriola Innovation District, a significant achievement of the MINES@150 strategic plan, marking the university’s commitment to hands-on project-based learning. The opening corresponds with the University’s Founders Day and the celebration of its 150th birthday. The Labriola Innovation District harbors one of the largest…more
The Colorado School of Mines and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) are set to enhance their research collaboration for the next five years, focusing on areas such as energy storage, geothermal energy, and progressive mining. The partnership follows the framework of a memorandum of understanding signed in late October. “Our two institutions have an extensive overlap…more
Michael Coors, a distinguished alum of the Colorado School of Mines and current CEO of global technical ceramics supplier CoorsTek Inc., has been appointed to the institution’s Board of Trustees. Governor Jared Polis made the announcement of Coors’ appointment, with his tenure slated to last four years, ending in December 2027. CoorsTek, with its headquarters…more
Denver Christian School (DCS) has announced a direct-admissions partnership with Bethel University. The collaboration allows DCS students to bypass the traditional university admissions process. In a continual effort to serve its community better, the School secures this partnership after thorough consideration each year. Bethel University evaluated DCS’s high school program and found it proficient for…more
On January 10, 2024, Ascent Classical Academies (ACA) declared the appointment of Ronnie Spellman as its first Chief People Officer (CPO). The announcement comes as the Golden, Colorado based institution prepares to develop two new campuses in South Carolina and contemplates further expansion in the coming years. Spellman carries an impressive track record with over…more
The Colorado School of Mines, located in Golden, Colorado, is a public research university that specializes in engineering and applied science. It was founded in 1874 as the Colorado School of Mines and has since become one of the top engineering schools in the United States. The Colorado School of Mines offers undergraduate and graduate…more
A new list of Colleges and Universities based in Jefferson County for the year 2023 has been released by Business Legends. The list features the top institutions in the county ranked by the number of students enrolled in the year 2021. The Colorado School of Mines, a public research university in Golden, takes the lead…more
