Mines News

South Dakota Mines 191st commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. This event includes a total of 420 graduates. This includes two associates, 327 baccalaureates, 82 master’s...

A team of South Dakota Mines mathematics and computer science students earned a top honor at the recent MinneMUDAC data science competition, extending their winning streak at the annual event that challenges graduate and undergraduate teams to tackle...

Dr. Haley Armstrong, South Dakota Mines associate professor in the department of humanities, arts and social sciences and director of bands, has hit a high note in her career—she’s now Lt. Col. Armstrong, following a recent promotion in the Air...

South Dakota Mines continues its legacy of support for its military student population, once again earning a Top 10 Military Friendly school designation. Mines ranked seventh among the top schools in the nation for exceeding standards of culture...

Spring at South Dakota Mines is a season of recognition, as the university honors student leaders whose impact will be felt long after they’ve moved beyond campus. The university recently held its 74th Annual Honors Convocation, a celebration where...

Dr. Bill Roggenthen is a professor emeritus of geology at South Dakota Mines. As a young professor he spent time inside the Homestake Mine with students and miners delving into the geology of the site. After the gold mine closed in the early 2000s...