Interior Design Senior, Ava Moore, and Interior Design 2022 Graduate, Olivia Aasheim, recently received awards from the Oklahoma Interior Design Coalition’s (OIDC).
The OIDC is a legislative advocate organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and enhancing the Interior Design profession in the State of Oklahoma. They recently held their annual Award Ceremony, which includes a student competition.
Olivia Aasheim received Best in Student Competition for her submission with Kasa de Koko, Como una Bomba, The Sandy Spur. Ava Moore received an Honorable Mention in the Student Competition for her submission with NEXT New York Office.
Olivia, who submitted her work as a student and graduated from the Gibbs College Interior Design program in May 2022, now currently works in Dallas for the Interior Design firm Page Southerland Page.
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.
