2026 News

red mud and water reflecting blue sky above

June 2, 2026

Colorado School of Mines and ElementUSA awarded $67M by DOE for construction of rare earth processing plant

Aerial view of Guggenheim building surrounded by trees, set against a backdrop of dry, rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

June 2, 2026

Mark Van Dyke named Vice President for Research at Colorado School of Mines

Six headshots of Mines students and alumni who won NSF GRF

May 29, 2026

13 Mines students, alumni win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Aerial view of Guggenheim building surrounded by trees, set against a backdrop of dry, rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

May 27, 2026

Modeling tools allow Mines geology students, faculty to test and validate structural data

Mines students pose with their winning axe

May 27, 2026

Helluva axe: Mines students win grand prize in national forging competition

Group shot of faculty award winners with the Mines president and provost

May 21, 2026

2026 Faculty Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and mentorship

Lunar Surface Simulator facility for Space Resources

May 20, 2026

$5M gift from The Angel Family Foundation advances space resources at Mines

Winning team from Cornerstone Design Showcase Spring 2026

May 20, 2026

Cornerstone Design teams use design engineering to revamp everyday systems

A PhD graduate is hooded on stage during Colorado School of Mines Spring Commencement

May 20, 2026

Spring 2026 master’s and PhD graduates reflect on research, peer support and the Mines legacy

Proto-Fund powered skate board

May 19, 2026

ProtoFund Powered: Motorized skateboard is designed to get you to class on time

Aerial view of Guggenheim building surrounded by trees, set against a backdrop of dry, rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

May 19, 2026

25 Mines faculty members awarded promotion, tenure

A close-up of a blue graduation tassel with a silver 2026 charm hangs near a graduate's cap at Colorado School of Mines Spring Commencement

May 18, 2026

Spring 2026 bachelor's graduates reflect on community and dedication at Mines