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A group of Colorado School of Mines students pull a navy-blue ore cart down Colfax Avenue during the annual E-Days tradition.

VIDEO: What’s it like to do the Ore Cart Pull? We asked students along the route

April 15, 2025

Close-up of hands taping a cardboard boat, with bold text that reads "E-Days’ Wildest Tradition Returns" and a red banner below that says "Cardboard Boat Race." The background features a dimly lit workspace.

VIDEO: The Cardboard Boat Race - An epic tale of tape, teamwork and engineering under pressure

April 10, 2025

three students with hands on shoulders performing skit

Helluva Welcome honored as 2025 Innovative Orientation Program

April 3, 2025

Launched in 2024, Helluva Welcome brings together multiple spring and summer orientation programs at Mines into a single weeklong experience for all incoming students right before the start of the fall semester.

Male student shakes hands with female job recruiter

PHOTOS: Mines students put best foot forward at Spring 2025 Career Days

January 28, 2025

More than 300 employers are on campus Jan. 28-29 to recruit Mines students and recent alumni for jobs, internships and more.

Four Colorado School of Mines undergraduate students are seated in a row, smiling and sharing their reflections. A banner in the image reads "Colorado School of Mines Undergrad Reflections."

VIDEO: Undergraduate students reflect on their Mines journey

December 16, 2024

A student holds a microphone and smiles at the camera at Colorado School of Mines’ International Day event. In the background, a large room is filled with booths displaying international flags and food tables, with students and community members gathered to sample dishes and explore cultural exhibits. A banner at the bottom reads "Colorado School of Mines International Day.

VIDEO: Mines students celebrate culture and cuisine at International Day

November 12, 2024

A large group of students, all wearing hard hats decorated with various colors, is hiking up a road during the M Climb tradition at Colorado School of Mines in 2024. The students are seen from the back, with one prominently holding a large rock above their head, which will be added to the famous hillside “M” on Mt. Zion. The image captures the early morning light and the sense of community and tradition as students participate in this historic event. The text "M CLIMB 2024" is overlaid on the left side.

VIDEO: What's it like to do the M Climb? We asked the newest Orediggers for their thoughts.

August 29, 2024

The annual tradition brought the Class of 2028 together as they climbed Mount Zion, made new friends and experienced the spirit of Mines the Friday before classes started.

Mines students pose for a photo on first day of class

PHOTOS: Mines welcomes students back to campus for 2024-25 academic year

August 19, 2024

Aug. 19 marked the start of fall classes at Colorado School of Mines and the continuation of the university's 150th anniversary celebrations.

students holding rocks during 2023 m climb

2024 M Climb: Sesquicentennial edition of annual tradition set for Aug. 16

August 14, 2024

Colorado School of Mines will welcome 1,774 first-year and transfer students to campus when fall classes begin Aug. 19.

Colorado School of Mines partners with Textbook Brokers to manage campus bookstore

May 31, 2024

The bookstore will transition to a spirit and apparel-only store, with course materials offered through Textbook Brokers’ online platform.

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