Two Gibbs College faculty, Tiziana Proietti and Rick Skaggs, were recently honored with the Fall 2020 James L. Kudrna All-Around Faculty Award, which recognizes all-around excellence in teaching, research, and service, as well as professionalism (promoting a safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture) as defined by the GCA’s Annual Faculty Evaluation Criteria (approved Dec. 2019).
Kudrna, for whom the award is named, served as faculty in Gibbs College for many years and recently passed away (learn more). Honorees were nominated by their colleagues in Gibbs College through an open nomination process.
“Tiziana Proietti’s passion for design is infectious. As a new faculty in Interior Design, she has brought that passion to her teaching and helped elevate students’ perspective on their work and profession. As a colleague, she is always eager to help out however she can. Where so many have a standard ‘no’ response to requests, she proactively offers assistance before even being asked. She is kind, collegial and a terrific model of how to work across disciplines.”
Congratulations, Tiziana!
“Rick’s dedication to the college and his very professional attitude that he always seems to push forward no matter who he is dealing with is wonderful light throughout the college. His willingness to always go the extra mile for both his students and his colleagues makes him the spread his years and years of on the job knowledge for these aspiring professionals.”
Congratulations, Rick!
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
