Master of Urban Design student Sherry Marie Smith presented her Professional Project to the City of Coweta City Council on May 3, 2021.
Sherry’s project included the planning, programming, and design of a new municipal park. Located on a beautiful wooded site in the Coweta Creek floodplain, Cottonwood Park will feature a playground, a picnic grounds and shelter, a dog park, pollinator gardens, and much more. Sherry identified two grants to fund the park’s construction that the city hopes to apply for this summer.
Congratulations, Sherry!
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.
