Students in the Regional and City Planning (RCPL) course entitled “Planning with Diverse Communities,” recently collected more than 800 signatures from people who pledged to fill out the 2020 Census. Due to COVID-19, individuals have until September 30, 2020 to fill out their Census and help to get an accurate count of Norman and the Oklahoma region.
The pledge drive was organized by RCPL assistant professor Dr. C. Aujean Lee and English faculty member Dr. Gabi Rios as a way for students to engage their communities on this important topic.
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.
