Dr. Anthony Perrenoud, Dr. Matthew Reyes, and Dr. Ben Bigelow recently received a $45,000 research grant with ELECTRI International.
The research will identify project management training that electricians require to move into management positions. The research will produce and develop management training videos.
ELECTRI International is the research arm of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
Congratulations to Drs. Perrenoud, Reyes, and Bigelow!
Photo credit: ELECTRI International
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
Ronald Frantz Jr., emeritus professor, has been named a 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient, the highest honor presented by Main Street America. The award was announced at the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, recognizing leaders who advance preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.
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.
