McBride Honors Program
Colorado School of Mines
About The McBride Honors Program
The McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs provides an exceptional, interdisciplinary humanities education in the heart of one of the foremost science and engineering universities. Nurturing the full potential of Mines students for over forty years, the program develops core skills in effective communication, problem solving, leadership, creativity and critical thinking. Through McBride, students get a well-rounded education that emboldens learning across disciplines and with diverse people by integrating the liberal arts with that of science and engineering.
Now accepting appplications for the 2026-2027 cohort. Apply today!
Applying to the McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs requires submission of a completed application and a recommendation letter from a recent college professor or high school teacher.
What’s Your Why?
Students in McBride will experience student-centered and collaborative learning alongside their professors in small, unique classes that are developed specifically for the program. Seminar discussions and innovative academic activities are designed to encourage curiosity, dive deeply into our humanity, tether our socio-technical understanding, and explore our world in all of its complexity.
McBride Mission Statement
Society is an evolving collection of systems shaped by art, culture, politics, policy, law, ethics, technology, and civil discourse. These systems shape values, community, and the ways we address shared challenges. The McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs helps students understand and navigate these systems with clarity and purpose. Through critical thought, ethical reasoning, creativity, communication, and civic and global awareness, the McBride education enables students to transcend disciplinary boundaries and emerge as conscientious, reflective, and impactful leaders prepared to engage the complex sociotechnical worlds they will help shape.
Explore Your World!
Our emphasis on experiential education, global exploration, and student-driven experiences culminate in the capstone-style practicum where students design their own learning adventure according to their passions and goals. This close-knit community of creatively minded and highly motivated individuals make McBride a place to call home and to enjoy a truly transformative educational experience.
Upcoming Events
| Event Title | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Applications Due For 2025-2026 Cohort | Friday, February 20th, 2026 |
| McBride Spring Banquet | Friday, May 1st, 2026, 5-7:30PM, - Grand Ballroom |
| Graduation Celebration & Sendoff | Friday, May 1st, 2026, 8-10PM - Honors House |
