We are very proud of our former students. They exemplify the core values of Texas A&M University and mentor and give back to current students pursuing a degree. They also support the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering with service and other contributions so we can continue to produce the best Aggie petroleum engineers possible.

Former Student News

While most of our former students work quietly behind the scenes, sometimes we find out about and spotlight a few, which we gladly share on this page.

John Kalyondo

Zambian Aggie engineer: Leading with compassion

After receiving scholarships that helped him attain his petroleum engineering degree, John Kalyondo ’20 was inspired by the generosity of the Aggie family to establish the PETE Class of ’20 Endowed Scholarship.

Susan and Keith MacIvor with their corgi.

Tapping into success for petroleum engineers

Susan and Keith MacIvor ‘85 support students who have graduated from Kansas, Oklahoma or Texas high schools through a scholarship founded to increase financial opportunity within higher education for aspiring petroleum engineers.

Jim Wilkes using a microphone to speak to listening students.

First-Generation Celebration Week with Jim and Becky Wilkes '78

The First-Generation College Celebration Week dinner, hosted by the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, featured shared experiences from guest speakers and former students Jim and Becky Wilkes ’78.

Closeup of computer hardware circuit pathway patterns

Device steers downhole drilling in autonomous direction

Two former engineering students teamed up with current faculty to create the prototype of a marketable device capable of autonomously drilling oil and geothermal wells safely and economically.

Robin Fielder smiling headshot.

Aggie recognized as one of 25 Most Influential Women in Energy

Robin Fielder ’02 has recently been named a Hart Energy 25 Influential Women in Energy honoree. The former CEO has stood out among women executives since graduating from the petroleum engineering department at Texas A&M University.

Female and male graduate students in lab and dressed in safety gear are discussing images on a computer screen

Software gift enhances petroleum engineering students’ education

A generous donation of software, facilitated by former student George W. Voneiff '83 and backed by Datagration Solutions Inc., will improve the education of petroleum engineering students at Texas A&M University in advanced data solutions and analytics.

Former Student Resources

Know an outstanding former student from our department and want to nominate them as a distinguished graduate? Or view a list of our distinguished graduates? Maybe you would like to earn a certificate of education online to enhance your resume? Or maybe you want to keep in touch with us? Check out the resource links below for more information. 

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