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Speeches and Letters to the Community

Speeches

2024

State of the Institute 2024: President Frances Bronet Addresses the Pratt Institute Community
April 11, 2024

2023

State of the Institute 2023: President Frances Bronet Addresses the Pratt Institute Community
March 21, 2023

2022

State of the Institute 2022: President Frances Bronet Addresses the Pratt Institute Community
March 22, 2022

2021

Commencement 2021: President Frances Bronet’s Remarks
May 22, 2021

State of the Institute 2021: President Frances Bronet Addresses the Pratt Institute Community
March 31, 2021

2020

Founder’s Day Address
October 8, 2020

President Bronet Addresses the Pratt Community
March 20, 2020

2019

State of the Institute
April 9, 2019

2018

Remarks for the Presidential Inauguration of Frances Bronet
November 2, 2018

Remarks at Alumni Regional Network event
February 13, 2018

Messages to the Pratt Community

2024

Welcome to the new school year. We’re very glad you’re here.
Aug 26, 2024

2023

Response to Recent Tragic Events
Oct 9, 2023

This is the place to be! Welcome to the new school year.
Aug 28, 2023

Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
Jun 29, 2023

2022

Starting the New School Year Together
August 29, 2022

Coming to the End of an Incredible Year
May 17, 2022

Support during the Russia/Ukraine Conflict
February 25, 2022

A Warm Welcome Back to Campus
February 2, 2022

2021

An Update to Reimagine NYC Schools
​December 10, 2021

A “Welcome Back” Like No Other
August 30, 2021′

Announcing Pratt’s VP for Student Affairs
July 13, 2021

Announcing Pratt’s VP for Enrollment Management
June 15, 2021

Thank you for an Incredible Year
May 17, 2021

Important Message for Faculty and Staff at Academic Year’s End
May 17, 2021

Pratt Institute Statement Against Anti-Asian Racism
March 1, 2021

Provost Kirk E. Pillow to Step Down in July 2021
February 11, 2021

Searches for Two Key Vice Presidents Announced at Pratt
February 1, 2021

Beginning the Spring 2021 Semester with You
January 19, 2021

Regarding Today’s Events in our Nation’s Capitol
January 6, 2021

2020

Dr. Helen Matusow-Ayres to Retire in June
December 17, 2020

Awaiting the Election Results Together
November 4, 2020

Pratt Institute’s Statement on Racial Violence and Discrimination
June 1, 2020

Announcing New Chief of Staff
January 23, 2020

A Proposal to Reimagine NYC Schools
January 16, 2020

2019

Welcome Message from President Frances Bronet
August 29, 2019

In the Wake of Tragic Events
August 6, 2019

Spring Welcome Message from President Frances Bronet
January 23, 2019

2018

In the wake of tragic world events
October 28, 2018

Welcome Message from President Frances Bronet
September 4, 2018

School of Art Building Announcement
May 30, 2018

Announcing Pratt’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
April 9, 2018 

Welcome Message from President Frances Bronet
January 16, 2018

Next Strategic Plan Process to Launch
January 29, 2018