The University of Oklahoma Graduate College has honored Dr. Somik Ghosh, associate professor of Construction Science, with the “Graddy” award, recognizing his outstanding commitment to supporting graduate students. Each year, these awards celebrate graduate liaisons and VIPs from across campus who go above and beyond to foster student success.
Dr. Ghosh is pictured accepting the Graddy Award from Dr. Randy Hewes, Dean of the Graduate College
Dr. Ghosh has served as the graduate program liaison for the Haskell & Irene Lemon Division of Construction Science since 2020 and is an active member of the Gibbs College graduate council. His dedication extends beyond administrative leadership—he is also a mentor and coach, guiding students to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.
Congratulations to Dr. Ghosh on this well-deserved recognition!
The featured photo shows Dr. Ghosh, pictured third from the left, with a group of graduate students he recently coached in a competition, reflecting his hands-on approach to student development.
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.
