Student Life

First formed in 1969, the Mines cheerleading team has become a stalwart part of upholding what it means to be an Oredigger—and encouraging their peers to show off their school pride and maintain the close camaraderie that Mines students and graduates share.

More than 300 companies and organizations were represented at the spring recruitment event, which was held over two days for the first time in Mines history.

Established in 2021, the designations from the Colorado Department of Higher Education recognize institutions of higher education for their work to end hunger and address the mental health needs of their students.

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The decorated distance runner and student researcher is the first Mines student-athlete to reach the finals for the prestigious national award. NCAA will announce the winner at its annual convention in January.

The International Student Council hosted its annual celebration of the many cultures represented on the Mines campus Nov. 5

Mines students will have the opportunity to network with even more job recruiters at the virtual Fall Career Day on Sept. 21.

Daymond John will be the 2022 Homecoming Distinguished Lecturer at Colorado School of Mines. John, chief executive officer of clothing brand FUBU and one of the investors on the hit ABC reality series

Mines welcomed students back to campus Monday for the first day of the 2022-23 academic year. It was also the start of the first full semester at Mines for Braelin Pantel, the university's new vice president of student life.

New Orediggers will climb up Mount Zion in Golden on the morning of Friday, Aug. 19. Fall 2022 classes at Colorado School of Mines begin Monday, Aug. 22.