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The Black Alumni of Pratt Celebrates Creative Spirit at 27th Annual Benefit Gala

The Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP) hosted its 27th annual “Celebration of the Creative Spirit” Scholarship Benefit Gala at the Park Hyatt New York in Manhattan on May 9, honoring individuals and companies in the world of art and…

Commencement Remarks from Paola Antonelli Inspire Class of 2017

The Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) Senior Curator of Architecture and Design Paola Antonelli praised architects, artists, and designers as the R and D (research and development) of society and urged students to “inspire the whole world” at Pratt…

A Force for Change: 24 Groundbreaking Years of Pratt Presidency

President Thomas F. Schutte emanates a singular energy—a dynamism  that over the past 24 years has driven an institutional renaissance. As Pratt’s 11th president, Dr. Schutte set in motion widespread changes that redefined Pratt’s future as a leader among…

Pratt Presents Discussion on New Subway Art Installations and the Role of Public Art

Pratt Presents, the Institute’s signature series of free public programs, concluded its spring 2017 season with “The Role of Public Art in the City: A Conversation on New Subway Art Installation,” a discussion that attracted an engaged audience to…

Artwork by Student Sofia Albee Selected for Society of Illustrators Competition

Domino Masters, a tempera painting by Sofia Albee (A.A.S. Graphic Design/Illustration ’17), has been accepted into the 2017 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition and is being exhibited at the Society’s Museum of American Illustration in New York City…

Pratt Presents Ava DuVernay and Questlove in Conversation about Creativity Across Genres

Award-winning director, screenwriter, and journalist Ava DuVernay joined musician, producer, culinary entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author Questlove at Pratt on April 24 for a conversation about creative careers that span many areas and mediums of artistic expression.

One President’s Homework: Transforming a 130-Year Historic Institution

A great deal has changed in the nearly 25 years that Thomas F. Schutte, Ph.D., has served as Pratt’s 11th president, from the transformation of Pratt’s academic reputation to its conversion from a commuter school into an internationally recognized…

Associate Degree Programs to Launch New Game Design and Interactive Media Degree

Pratt Institute’s Associate Degree Programs in the School of Art will launch a two-year Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Game Design and Interactive Media (GDIM) starting in fall 2017. The forward-thinking degree program will provide students with the…

The Greening of a Campus Community: A President’s Vision of Sustainable Design at Pratt

When Thomas F. Schutte became Pratt Institute’s 11th president nearly 25 years ago, he had the vision of turning the historic Brooklyn campus, then in a state of disrepair, into an inviting physical space that supports a…

Where Do Pratt Students Go after Graduation? Recent Survey Gives Insights on Post-Graduate Success

Pratt Institute graduates are consistently proving they are in demand in this creative connected economy. A new First Destination Survey conducted by Pratt’s Center for Career and Professional Development shows an 89 percent employment and enterprise rate within the first…