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Caterpillar Inc. Funds Major New Initiative at South Dakota Mines to Advance Mining Technology
Caterpillar is sponsoring a new partnership with South Dakota Mines that explores technologies such as autonomous robotic mining, cutting edge software used to manage mining and construction operations, and new equipment that increases efficiency and safety.

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Dark Matter Day Events Planned at South Dakota Mines
Mines Strengthens Business Ties with Addition of Office of Industry Engagement
South Dakota Mines Police Chief Works to Build Diverse Public Safety Team and an Inclusive Campus Environment
South Dakota Mines Offers Test-Optional Alternatives in Student Applications
Ada Lovelace - The Very First Computer Programmer
Defense Innovation Course Taps Student Ingenuity for Creative Solutions to Real-World DOD Challenges

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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.  
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Junior Bladesmithing Championship Seeks High School Sword and Knifemakers from Across the United Sates
South Dakota Mines is home to a new Junior Bladesmithing Championship the competition is open to high school students across the nation who can produce a blade by hand-hammering or trip-hammer forging.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
South Dakota Mines Enrollment Holds Steady Despite Pandemic Challenges
Enrollment at South Dakota Mines is down slightly this year. The relatively steady numbers at South Dakota Mines are a testament to the value of a Mines degree. 
Monday, September 21, 2020
South Dakota Mines Hosts Virtual Career Fair
South Dakota Mines 2020 Fall Career Fair is being held virtually for the first time. Mines career fairs are generally attended by over 1,000 students and moving the event to a virtual format reduces COVID-19 spread.  
Monday, September 21, 2020
2017 Mines Alumnus Awarded $100,000 Grant to Develop Automated Cattle Feeding System
South Dakota Mines alumnus Henry Wegehaupt has launched a business to develop an automated feeding system for cattle that is affordable for the small family farm. 
Thursday, September 17, 2020
South Dakota Mines Adds Campus Police Chief
South Dakota Mines has added Doug Parrow as the new campus police chief. 
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