The Institute for Quality Communities has continued an outreach partnership with the Oklahoma Municipal League for a second year. During the 2018-19 academic year, graduate assistants and students in Environmental Design courses are creating conceptual recommendations on built environment topics in a number of Oklahoma communities, including Comanche, Enid, Wynnewood, Wewoka, Waurika, Altus, and Chickasha.
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Featured image: The IQC team meets in Comanche, Oklahoma
On April 24, 2026, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College.
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
Ronald Frantz Jr., emeritus professor, has been named a 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient, the highest honor presented by Main Street America. The award was announced at the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, recognizing leaders who advance preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.
