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Five people in yellow vests stand in a field.

Emergency response drill gives mining undergrads a ‘leg up’

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Lacy Lecture hails ‘a different kind of mine’

Nov. 19, 2025

Longtime collaborators secure $14.8M NIEHS grant to combat hazardous dust effects in Southwest

Nov. 7, 2025

Upcoming Events

2 – 5 p.m., Dec. 19, 2025

Winter Convocation

The College of Engineering will host a single, ticketed ceremony for all fall graduates. This event requires an RSVP. Students will receive detailed information via email from the Office of Academic Affairs and their departments.

All Day, March 24 – 27, 2026

48th Annual Intercollegiate Mining Games Competition

The Collegiate Mining Games are coming to the University of Arizona and the San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory. Join students, faculty, industry partners, and the local community for an unforgettable celebration of traditional mining skills—from mucking and gold panning to jackleg drilling and hand steel competitions. Get ready to cheer on the next generation of mining engineers and geoscientists!

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