Urban Design Studio alumnus Weldon Bowman’s firm, W Design, was named Firm of the Year at the AIA Eastern Oklahoma Chapter Awards in Tulsa, Dec. 13. Bowman accepted the award from AIA officials along with members of the firm.
The Tulsa-based firm boasts commercial and residential design, 3D modeling, interior design, zoning review, and land development assistance capabilities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
Ronald Frantz Jr., emeritus professor, has been named a 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient, the highest honor presented by Main Street America. The award was announced at the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, recognizing leaders who advance preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.
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.
