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.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture assistant professor Amy Leveno and Mark Leveno, co-founders of OFFICIAL Design, have received a 2026 AIA Central States Region Design Award for the firm’s Granger Annex Community Center project in Garland, Texas.
Construction Industry Speaker Series welcomed Stephen Evans from the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to give a lecture on better conversations and relationship building.
The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Hall of Fame recognizes a select number of high-character individuals who have made a significant and lasting positive impact on Gibbs College, its students, staff, faculty, alumni and/or to communities across the globe. The impact may have been, or continues to be, in the form of service and mentorship, sustained professional excellence, and/or advancement and financial support. Joseph Edgar Smay is part of the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
