Dr. Ben Bigelow, associate professor and director of the Lemon Construction Science Division at Gibbs College, was recently highlighted in a USA Today article informing readers of the factors they should consider when purchasing a home warranty. Dr. Bigelow provided insights for homeowners navigating the warranty process as well general tips for home maintenance.
Bigelow recommended thorough evaluations of contractors’ qualifications to ensure effective maintenance of property integrity and maintaining a home maintenance checklist to keep track of necessary upkeep and repairs, ensuring the longevity and efficiency of their systems.
Visit USA Today’s home warranty article to read the full story.
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Camille Germany, Chief of Staff, has been named the 2026 recipient of the university-wide Jennifer L. Wise Good Stewardship Award.
