Interior Design student Kaitlin Salisbury was recently selected as one of sixteen Outstanding Seniors at the University of Oklahoma. The sixteen seniors were selected for their exceptional achievements in scholarship, honors, awards, leadership, and service.
The group was recognized at a ceremony where President Joseph Harroz Jr. and representatives from the various OU colleges presented each recipient their Outstanding Senior Award.
Originally from Argyle, Texas, Kaitlin Salisbury has achieved many impressive accomplishments during her time with the Gibbs College of Architecture, including her recent appointment to serve as the 2021-2022 Student Representative to the Board for the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter of the International Interior Design Association.
Congratulations to Kaitlin in her well-deserved recognition!
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.
