by Amanda | Jan 2, 2026 | Impact Stories
A Legacy of Generosity On any given day, the Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering is buzzing with activity. Students sketch designs, build prototypes, run tests, and present their work to industry partners. Behind this energy is something less visible...
by Amanda | Nov 20, 2025 | Impact Stories
When Dr. Michael Koch (MinE 80) established his first endowed scholarship at South Dakota Mines, he wasn’t sure what to expect. Giving at that level felt like a leap. “I was initially hesitant with the financial commitment,” he admits, “but the personal returns on...
by Amanda | Oct 20, 2025 | Alumni Stories
Alumni Spotlight – Jeremy Feist (CE 2017) When Jeremy Feist (CE 2017) packed his bags for Seattle after graduation, he was eager to test himself on some of the biggest structural engineering projects in the country. Over the next seven years, he did just...
by Amanda | Oct 3, 2025 | News
South Dakota Mines celebrated excellence, leadership, and service during the 2025 Hardrocker Heritage Awards Dinner on Friday, Sept. 26, recognizing a distinguished group of alumni and friends for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the university,...
by Amanda | Sep 20, 2025 | Alumni Stories
Alumni Spotlight – Lowery Smith (GeolE 51) At 96 years old, Lowery Smith (GeolE 51) has lived through nearly a century of change, but some things remain constant. When he returned to South Dakota Mines for the all-school reunion this summer, he was reminded that...
