Colorado Christian University Chancellor Donald Sweeting will conclude his service on June 30, 2025, as part of a restructuring plan for fiscal year 2026, the university reported in a release. Sweeting has been with the Lakewood university since 2004, serving as a trustee, president since 2016, and chancellor since 2022. During his time at CCU,…more
Andrea Gioia, a 2009 Colorado School of Mines graduate, has transitioned from a corporate executive in the software industry to the owner of Sunshine Wellness Adventures, an athletic performance business focused on triathlon coaching and wellness camps. Gioia, who previously placed second in the female category at the 2022 Alpha Win Hudson Valley Triathlon, found…more
Colorado Christian University (CCU) Head Men’s Golf Coach Mark Hull will retire after an extensive 21-year career. Hull joined the program in 2005 and has established CCU Men’s Golf as a respected team within NCAA Division II athletics. During his tenure, Hull led the Cougars to their first NCAA Division II National Championship in 2024,…more
Omid Beik and C. Michael McGuirk from the Colorado School of Mines have been awarded the 2025 NASA Early Career Faculty Award, two of only eight recipients this year. This prestigious grant supports innovative research by promising faculty aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of space exploration. Beik, an assistant professor of electrical engineering,…more
Lakewood-based Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) has awarded approximately $850,000 in funding through its President’s Dream Grant initiative, selecting 14 projects aimed at transforming the college’s campus, programs and community impact. The one-time grants, ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, were open to faculty, staff and student leadership groups and are designed to support RRCC President…more
The Jefferson County Sustainability Commission reported the winners of the 2025 Sustainability Awards on May 20, at the Board of County Commissioners Hearing. The awards recognize local achievements in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, economic vitality and innovation. The winners are as follows: Future Leader Award: Claire Naumer – Claire Naumer is a student leader driving…more
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