The University of Oklahoma Haskell and Irene Lemon Division of Construction Science is pleased to offer an undergraduate certificate in “Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Development.”
The 15 credit hour program is comprised of two required courses:
As well as any three electives from the following course list:
The certificate program was developed by Dr. Somik Ghosh, Dr. Suchi Bhattacharjee, and Dr. Ben Bigelow, with support from the National Housing Endowment of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
If you are interested in participating in the program, please contact the Construction Science academic advisor.
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.
