Weldon Bowman, founder and principal of W Design and an OU M.Arch alumnus of the Tulsa Urban Design Studio, has been named the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s Small-Business Person of the Year. The award came as part of the Tulsa Small Business Summit and Awards event, where individuals and companies were recognized for their community and industry impacts.
“Small businesses make a tremendous impact on our region,” said Kathy Duck, executive director of the Tulsa Small Business Connection. “A strong small business community is a reflection of a strong regional economy, and this event is an opportunity to highlight the incredible work of our entrepreneurs and business owners.”
More information about the award event can be found on the Tulsa Regional Chamber website, while a quote from Weldon Bowman can be found in a related article from the Tulsa World.
[Featured image: W Design’s design for the Petroleum Equipment Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma]
Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that alumnus Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP was one of five individuals nationally named an "ICON in Education." Learning By Design magazine, in partnership with Tarkett North America.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture mourns the passing of alumnus J. Todd Scott, FAIA, whose career was dedicated to documenting, preserving and reimagining historic architecture across the country.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture announces John Harris as Associate Dean for Research ad interim, effective Aug. 25, 2026, until the permanent position is filled.
