Dr. C. Aujean Lee, an Assistant Professor in the Regional + City Planning Department, recently published an article in Public Integrity, a leading journal in the field of public administration. Dr. Lee co-authored the article with Aarika Forney, an OU doctoral student in Political Science.
The article, titled “A Primer on Asian Americans and Asian American Studies for Public Administration,” serves as an introduction to public administration and public institutions about Asian Americans and community-led efforts to lead to institutional change. The authors also offer recommendations on how an improved understanding of racial groups can improve resource distribution and public decision-making.
Read the full article at the Public Integrity website.
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.
