Those We Have Lost

Those We Have Lost

Pratt Mourns the Passing of Bill Menking

With great sadness, we are sharing the news that William “Bill” Menking, renowned architectural historian, provocative writer, and tenured faculty member in the School of Architecture, died at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer. He also…

Those We Have Lost

Pratt Mourns Jazz Pianist and Educator Ellis Marsalis Jr.

Ellis Marsalis Jr. was a 2018 honorary degree recipient As a celebrated jazz pianist and a prolific educator, Ellis Marsalis Jr. was pivotal in shaping the 20th-century New Orleans jazz scene. Marsalis died on Wednesday at the age…

Those We Have Lost

Pratt Mourns Architect and Educator Michael Sorkin

Influential architect, urbanist, and author Michael Sorkin has died at the age of 71 due to complications from contracting COVID-19. Alongside his work with Michael Sorkin Studio and as a founder of the nonprofit advocacy group Terreform, he…