Visiting Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Claudia Bitran was included in an article for Observer about the promises and pitfalls of being a studio assistant.
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Laura Kim, BFA Fashion Design ’04, was profiled in The Cut in a piece that explores her professional relationship with Fernando Garcia, with whom she directs Oscar de la Renta. “They’ve held their jobs at Oscar for nearly a decade, a lifetime in this business, by saying ‘yes.’ Yes to almost every major celebrity, yes to Trumpworld and the Resistance Dems, and yes to an advertising campaign for a smart toilet.”
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Adjunct Associate Professor of Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design Carisima Koenig spoke on inclusive environments and trauma-informed design at the North Atlantic Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) conference. Read more at the School of Architecture News.
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A paper by Saille Caia Murray, MSLIS ’25, titled “Deconstructing Christian Supremacy and Inviting the Orisha into the Library: Creating Diverse Religious Collections in Academic Libraries,” was accepted to the 2025 Critical Pedagogy Symposium: Decentering the West (June 10–12).
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Donni Davy, BFA Photography ’10, was interviewed by PopSugar for her work as a Hollywood makeup artist. “Makeup communicates so much to the audience,” she said. “It’s extra info; a storytelling tool.”
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Pratt alumna Anna Park, who studied Illustration and Fine Arts, became the youngest artist on Lehmann Maupin’s gallery roster and profiled by ArtDrunk.
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Marcelo Minoliti, MPS Design Management ’99, has contributed to the newly published book An Endless Journey – Connecting the World: The Story of Corporación América Airports. This landmark publication chronicles the evolution of the world’s largest international airport operator, which manages over 50 terminals across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. The book highlights the company’s transformative modernization efforts, emphasizing advancements in technology, safety, operational capacity, and passenger connectivity, alongside its commitment to inclusion and sustainable practices such as renewable energy adoption.
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Patrick O’Gorman, BS Construction Management ’24, is featured in BVM Sports in an article that highlights his journey from student athlete to coach. O’Gorman, who previously played for the men’s basketball team, is now an assistant coach for the team. “His experiences as a player have shaped his coaching philosophy, allowing him to foster a disciplined mindset and support his players’ development.”
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Sara Mazdzer, BFA Fine Arts (Sculpture) ’14, was featured in Adirondack Explorer for her work on large-scale ice sculptures.
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Hannah Berkin-Harper, MID ’07, co-authored an op-ed in City Limits about the need for stronger climate solutions in New York. “Our proposal calls on city and state agencies to work with energy providers, like ConEd and New York Power Authority, to launch a ‘Plant to Plants’ initiative, which would transform polluting energy facilities into new models of waterfront infrastructure. “
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