Skip Navigation

Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy

Graphic reading, "There's only one Mewbourne College."

We are earth and energy. The Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy improves people’s lives through research, education and service by studying Earth’s past and present, developing new energy tools and resources, and creating geoscientists and engineers who work across disciplines to address some of society’s most critical challenges.

 

Learn More About Our Research  

A graduation cap with the focus on the O U Tassel.

First-Generation Roadmap

Being the first in your family to attend college is a huge achievement, but you don't have to figure it out alone. Explore OU's First-Generation Roadmap for a year-by-year guide on what to focus on and the resources available to help you succeed.




 

School of Geosciences

 

Founded in 1900 by Charles Gould, the School of Geosciences has been a leader in geosciences research and education for over a century. The School has been a global leader in education and research in topics related to hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, but now includes research programs spanning aspects of organic, inorganic and environmental geochemistry, and hydrochemistry, planetary geology, structure and geophysics of earthquakes and induced seismicity, near-field and crustal-scale geophysics, paleoecology and paleoclimate, paleomagnetism, and mineralogy/petrology.

 

Explore Geosciences  

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

 

The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is ranked among the top for petroleum education. Students of MPGE can expect an education unparalleled to others with industry responsive curriculum, state-of-the-art laboratories, renowned faculty, a multicultural environment, and opportunities for hands-on learning and engagement with top industry professionals.

 

 

Explore MPGE  




 

"The advancement and dissemination of knowledge relevant to Earth and energy systems has never been more important."

— Dean John Antonio

Give to Mewbourne College.

 

Learn how you can make a difference for students and faculty, and the next generation of petroleum engineers and geoscientists.

 

Giving Options  

Experience life as a Mewbourne Student.

 

At the University of Oklahoma, we seek smart, motivated, and service-oriented students who will enhance our academic community and, ultimately, make meaningful contributions to national and global communities. Learn more about what it means to be an OU student here at Mewbourne College.

 

Life at Mewbourne  

News and information

Happening now in the Mewbourne College


Research
May 08, 2026

USDOT Awards $10 Million to OU-Led Autonomous Freight Movement Project

Researchers from the University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering are helping address logistical and safety challenges on American roadways throough a major research project backed by federal funding.


Campus & Community
May 06, 2026

OU doctoral graduate completes education journey years in the making

Last month, April Moreno-Ward successfully defended her doctoral dissertation in geophysics, capping a journey that began improbably with a degree in classics. She is a seismic geomorphologist specializing in deep-water channel systems and machine learning applications for subsurface visualization.


Campus & Community
May 06, 2026

OU Students Honored for Achieving Perfect Grade-point Average

One hundred and sixty-six University of Oklahoma undergraduate students eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies maintained a perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout their academic program at OU. Of the total, 88 reside in Oklahoma.


Campus & Community
January 29, 2026

OU Anounces Fall 2025 Honor Roll

The University of Oklahoma announced the students named to its fall 2025 honor roll, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. A total of 12,401 students were named to the fall 2025 honor roll. Of these students, 5,156 were named to the President’s Honor Roll for earning an “A” grade in all their courses.