Gibbs College of Architecture is proud to announce that Rachel White (B.Arch. '08) has been promoted to Principal at Miles Architecture, an award-winning Oklahoma City design firm.
Since graduating summa cum laude from Gibbs College, Rachel has built a 17-year career specializing in complex, research-driven projects. She's known for her ability to translate detailed programmatic requirements into innovative design solutions. Her recent projects include the OU Life Sciences Laboratories Building, the OU Weather and Advanced Technology Center, and the OMRF Center Wing Bioinformatics Renovation.
Rachel has remained deeply connected to Gibbs College throughout her career. She currently serves as Vice Chairperson of the Division of Architecture Professional Advisory Board and has previously served as Graduation Commencement Speaker (2020), Chairperson of the Gibbs College Hall of Fame (2021-2023), and emcee for the Charles W. Graham Travel Study Gala (2025). She's committed to mentoring the next generation of architects and helping shape an educational experience that prepares students for the realities of practice.
In her new role, Rachel will lead Miles Architecture's Science group, advancing the firm's work in STEM-focused design.
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.
