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New Program Supports First-Generation Students
New program to assist first-generation students made possible through NSF grant. 

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South Dakota Mines Geophysicist Chosen for Prestigious Jefferson Science Fellowship at State Department
Investment in Mining and Materials Education at South Dakota Mines Will Show Huge Returns
South Dakota Mines Mobilizes Students to Serve on MLK Jr. Holiday
649 Students Named to Fall 2020 Dean’s List
Thank You From South Dakota Mines Leadership Team
South Dakota Mines Celebrates 50th Tiospaye Scholar

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Friday, December 11, 2020
New App and Platform “Hardrocker Success” Aims to Improve Student Outcomes
South Dakota Mines is launching a campus-wide initiative that will improve students’ academic experiences and help them successfully complete their degrees. 
Friday, December 11, 2020
South Dakota Mines Will Host Virtual Fall 2020 Commencement
The fall class of 2020 at South Dakota Mines is unable to celebrate commencement in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their hard work and achievements will not go unrecognized.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Biotech Idea Wins 1st in CEO Business Competition
Biotechnology company wins 2020 CEO Business Plan Competition. 
Monday, November 30, 2020
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.  
Monday, November 23, 2020
University Community Mourns the Loss of Student Grayson Young
Members of the South Dakota Mines community are deeply saddened by the passing of senior industrial engineering major Grayson Young, who lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident.  
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Ag Business Launched at Mines Sees Continual Growth
C-Lock Inc., a Rapid City company that produces automated cattle-feeding systems for researchers and producers, got its start at Mines. 
Friday, November 6, 2020
Mines Ranked Among Best in Country for Veterans
National organizations rank South Dakota Mines as among best colleges in the country for veterans.  
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