Shane Fernandez, Urban Design Studio class of 1998, has landed his dream job combining his passion for bicycle racing, his obsession with design, and his skill for organization.
The Tulsa World announced on February 19th, 2020, that Shane will oversee the construction of USA BMX headquarters in Tulsa. He will also grow freestyle programming for the organization and serve as chair of the USA BMX Foundation.
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Tulsan to lead multiple initiatives for USA BMX
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.
