Three Gibbs College of Architecture alumni were recently elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) College of Fellows (FAIA):
This is an accomplishment that only three percent of AIA members achieve. Architects who have made significant contributions to the profession and society, and who exemplify architectural excellence, are granted the FAIA distinction.
Learn more about the FAIA distinction here.
From left: Lyn Rice, Lisa Chronister, and Jeff Gunning
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Camille Germany, Chief of Staff, has been named the 2026 recipient of the university-wide Jennifer L. Wise Good Stewardship Award.
