First year interior design students in Professor Suchi Bhattacharjee and Lecturer Rick Skaggs' design studio participated in site visits performing research for their single family residential design projects.
The students were led on a tour of a completed custom home as well as a home under construction by Kelsey Mullins, designer at David Williams Contracting.
They also attended a presentation by Kathy Woods, designer at the Ideal Homes design center. Kelsey and Kathy are both alums of the OU College of Architecture.
On April 24, 2026, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College.
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.
