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Mines Adds Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
South Dakota Mines has added a master’s of science degree in industrial engineering to support expanded university research and meet a regional need.  

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University Community Mourns the Loss of Student Grayson Young
Ag Business Launched at Mines Sees Continual Growth
Mines Ranked Among Best in Country for Veterans
Hardrockers of the Greatest Generation
Caterpillar Inc. Funds Major New Initiative at South Dakota Mines to Advance Mining Technology
Dark Matter Day Events Planned at South Dakota Mines

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Mines Strengthens Business Ties with Addition of Office of Industry Engagement
New Office of Industry Engagement designed to strengthen ties between South Dakota Mines and industry. 
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
South Dakota Mines Police Chief Works to Build Diverse Public Safety Team and an Inclusive Campus Environment
The team of 20 public safety officers at South Dakota Mines is a reflection of the campus multicultural community. Mines Police Chief Doug Parrow believes the most effective public safety team is one that represents the diversity on campus.  
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
South Dakota Mines Offers Test-Optional Alternatives in Student Applications
South Dakota Mines supports Board of Regents emphasis on test-optional pathways that allow students to apply for admission without an ACT or SAT test score. 
Monday, October 12, 2020
Ada Lovelace - The Very First Computer Programmer
A woman who lived in the 19th Century is thought to be the first person in history to write computer code. 
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Defense Innovation Course Taps Student Ingenuity for Creative Solutions to Real-World DOD Challenges
South Dakota Mines students are undertaking hands-on, real-world projects that help the Department of Defense (DoD) solve problems in a new course called “Innovating for National Security.”
Monday, October 5, 2020
South Dakota Mines Spinoff Company Acquired in First Ever Deal for University Sponsored Innovation
Gamma Biosciences has announced that it acquired South Dakota Mines’ spinoff company Nanopareil, LLC.   
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
South Dakota Mines Again Ranks as the Best Engineering School in the Country for Return on Investment
In its 2021 rankings, the organization College Factual places South Dakota Mines as the best engineering school for the money out of 319 similar institutions across the United States.  
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