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.
Gibbs College of Architecture is proud to recognize Petya Stefanoff, who is pursuing her doctorate in the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) program, has been appointed the new role of Director of Community Development for the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma. She joined the city in 2024.
Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Amber N. Wiley, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture and Design and director of the Institute for Quality Communities, has received national recognition for her book Model Schools in the Model City. The book has been named a finalist for the 2026 the PROSE Awards.
Gibbs College of Architecture Regional + City Planning Professor of Practice Vanessa Morrison and Associate Professor of Architecture Deborah Richards’ Open Design Collective received top honors at the inaugural BlackSpace Urbanist Collective Studio KIN Pitch Night Competition, held last month in Brooklyn, New York City.
