The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines has secured a $750,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to further its Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty (NAMES) Initiative. This funding will support the initiative’s core team, promoting sustainability and empowering tribal communities through knowledge and collaboration in energy security and…more
The Colorado School of Mines ranks third nationwide among public colleges primarily awarding bachelor’s degrees for 40-year return on investment (ROI), according to the latest data from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. These rankings are based on median ROI using the most current data (2021–2022) on earnings and net price across 551…more
The Jefferson County R-1 School District has released its list of high schools ranked by the size of their graduating class for the Class of 2025, highlighting shifts in student populations and staffing across the district. Leading the list is Chatfield High School in Littleton, which tops the ranking with 472 expected graduates. Close behind…more
A group of students from the Colorado School of Mines has been chosen by NASA to develop a solution for storing and transferring the super-cold liquid propellants required for long-term space exploration. The team is one of 12 student groups nationwide chosen to participate in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge, aimed at inspiring the next…more
The Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees has awarded promotions and/or tenure to 28 faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor has been awarded to: Dong Chen, Computer Science Yilin Fan, Petroleum Engineering Mike McGuirk, Chemistry Andrew Osborne, Mechanical Engineering Promotions to Professor include: Soutir Bandyopadhyay, Applied Mathematics…more
On April 10, 2025, the Colorado School of Mines marked a significant milestone by reaching $550 million in community support through the Campaign for MINES@150. This campaign is designed to enhance opportunities for current and future students. The Spring 2025 Campaign Impact Report, titled You Make Mines, highlights the contributions of various individuals, foundations, and…more
Jessica M. Smith, Dean’s Fellow of Earth and Society Programs and professor of anthropology at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, has been named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Smith is the first Mines professor to receive this honor, joining 25 other scholars across the United States. The Carnegie Fellowship is recognized as the…more
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado Christian University (CCU) has announced the appointment of Rina Campbell as Assistant Vice President of Traditional Enrollment for the College of Undergraduate Studies. Campbell brings over 20 years of leadership in enrollment management from various Christ-centered institutions, along with experience in enrollment consultancy. Her career includes executive roles at Fresno Pacific…more
Colorado Christian University (CCU) has appointed Rina Campbell as assistant vice president of traditional enrollment for the College of Undergraduate Studies. Campbell brings more than 20 years of experience in enrollment management from various institutions and enrollment consultancy. Her career includes executive roles at Fresno Pacific University, Concordia University Irvine and San Diego Christian College.…more
Melissa Krebs, associate professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. This recognition is among the highest professional distinctions for medical and biological engineers. Krebs was nominated and elected by peers for her “pioneering advancements…more
Vladan Stevanovic has been named faculty lead for the Mines/NREL Nexus, a strategic partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Stevanovic, an associate professor of metallurgical and materials engineering, has been part of the Mines faculty since 2015. With a multidisciplinary background in materials…more
Anthony Petrella was named as the department head for mechanical engineering at Colorado School of Mines, effective March 1. Petrella has been with Mines since 2006 and is currently an associate professor and director of the FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Professional Certificate program. From 2020 to 2023, he served as the director of online programs…more