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.
Petya Stefanoff, Chair of the Educational Committee with the American Planning Association, Oklahoma Chapter (APA-OK) and Gibbs College PhD candidate, has developed a new training program for local government officials. The program, focused on land use, zoning principles, and land development, recently certified its first graduates with Certified Citizen Planner status.
Gibbs Construction Science and Architecture students recently traveled to Dublin, Ireland, to compete in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 8 Student Competition. The team partnered with Czech Technical University and secured third place in the Design-Build category.
Gibbs College is pleased to present the exhibition Vollendorf in Oklahoma: The Architecture of Dean Bryant Vollendorf during the Spring 2026 semester. It will be on display in Gould Hall, on the OU-Norman Campus, from February 16, 2026 - March 13, 2026.
