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Royal Institute of British Architects Elevates OU Alumnus to Fellow

Henry Hepburn.

Royal Institute of British Architects Elevates OU Alumnus to Fellow


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February 22, 2021

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named University of Oklahoma alumnus Henry Hepburn a Fellow in its 2021 class. This accomplishment recognizes the contributions of architects to their communities and the profession.

Hepburn, who is an associate professor of architecture at the University of The Bahamas and a noted professional architect, said he was “elated and honored to have been eligible to be elevated to the esteemed level of fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, for which I give thanks to the almighty [who] has done great things for me.”

Hepburn is an alumnus of two Gibbs College programs. He graduated from the OU Master of Architecture program in 1977 and the OU Master of Regional & City Planning program in 1982.

Learn more about Hepburn’s career and this honor.


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