Gibbs College of Architecture proudly announces the successful re-accreditation of its Interior Design program by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Over a period of six months, Interior Design faculty collaborated to craft a comprehensive 68-page report and corresponding student exhibit for CIDA’s assessment visit. The in-depth document and exhibit showcased the curriculum, assignments, facilities and remarkable student work that make up the program.
Examples of student work presented during the assessment visit.
The five-day campus visit by CIDA representatives – distinguished faculty from peer institutions and seasoned interior design professionals – involved examination and in-depth interviews with faculty and students from various year levels. CIDA particularly praised the program for outstanding construction documents and detailing. Spanning the broad spectrum of 16 educational standards, the program excelled in 123 of the individual 128 criteria evaluated by CIDA.
Accreditation assessment materials in the Buskuhl Gallery in Gould Hall.
“Our exceptional Interior Design faculty, under the leadership of Director Elizabeth Pober, earned this accreditation milestone from CIDA. Pober’s organizational skills were on full display throughout their preparation for CIDA’s recent team visit,” said Dean Hans Butzer. “The diverse collection of students who chose to join our Interior Design program demonstrated its high level of talent, dedication, and quality of work.”
Accreditation assessment materials in the Buskuhl Gallery in Gould Hall.
Elizabeth Pober, director of the Interior Design Division, also applauded the efforts of faculty and students. “I am very proud of our Interior Design faculty and students, who all contributed to this important achievement for our program. The faculty worked closely together for over six months to prepare the comprehensive report and exhibit for the accreditation visit. We were excited to share the amazing work of our students and are thrilled by the CIDA accreditation team’s acknowledgment of the outstanding quality of our Interior Design program.”
Congratulations to the Division of Interior Design on the well-earned reaccreditation!
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.
