Duy Nguyen, a Regional + City Planning student, recently published an op-ed in The Oklahoman titled “It takes a community to provide resources to homeless Oklahomans.” Written as part of Dr. C. Aujean Lee’s course “Planning with Diverse Communities,” the op-ed explores how different Oklahoma City institutions can help provide resources to the homeless. Duy says he wrote the article “because of the stigma on homelessness. Homelessness can happen to anyone and my class, ‘Planning with Diverse Communities,’ teaches us that planning should be as inclusive as possible. No one left behind.”
He begins the column by insisting that homelessness can happen to everyone and is a problem that should not be ignored, “During these tough times, homelessness can happen to individuals of all ages, levels of income, ethnicities and backgrounds.”
Duy mentions two nonprofits that work to solve homelessness in Oklahoma City as well as the role the Oklahoma City Metropolitan libraries can play in helping the homeless. He goes on to argue that everyone has a role to play in solving homelessness in Oklahoma, “Oklahoma City and all its residents should find ways to help people without housing find access to food, shelter and access to the internet. It takes a community effort to fight homelessness and help our fellow Oklahomans get back on their feet.”
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.
