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 event transformed Gould Hall into a vibrant exhibition of ideas, with students presenting posters, design sheets, and digital models to faculty, peers, and visiting guests.
A total of 26 graduate students participated to share their research and creative work from programs across the college, including Architecture, Construction Science, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional & City Planning, and Planning, Design & Construction.
Presentations ranged from A Public Market for OKC to Designing for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, alongside projects on Transit-Oriented Development and Lighting Design for Indoor Plants. From creative exploration to rigorous research, the work captured the rich range of graduate scholarships at GCA and underscored students' ability to think critically and engage with pressing real-world issues through their work.
Graduate student showcase in Gould Hall Gallery. Photo credit: Vikki Hladiuk
As part of the event, a panel of faculty judges selected the following winners based on presentation clarity, research innovations, and impacts of their work.
Ph.D. Category Winner:
Master’s Category Winners:
Congratulations to all the participants and awardees for making this year’s showcase a meaningful and inspiring event. We look forward to seeing how their work continues to shape the future of the built environment!
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.
