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Pratt’s Research Open House 2026: Exploring Design, Collaboration, and Real-World Impact

Spanning four areas of inquiry, this year’s Research Open House highlighted the breadth of interdisciplinary research at Pratt and its growing connections to industry, community, policy, and global partnerships. 

Housing Innovation Studio Brings Pratt Students to Miami

From Pratt Institute News

A new four-year collaboration between Undergraduate Architecture programs at Pratt Institute and the University of Miami focuses on reimagining the future of housing in two coastal cities facing rapid change.
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Connecting and Networking Across the Country 

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Pratt students' work shines at professional showcases, conferences, and festivals.
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Connecting and Networking Across the Country 

From Pratt Institute News

Pratt students' work shines at professional showcases, conferences, and festivals.
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Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA

From Pratt Institute News

Graduate students help power one of the world’s most beloved contemporary museums.
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The Black Alumni of Pratt Connects Students with One-on-One Mentorship

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At the CareerConnect event, Pratt students shared their portfolios and discussed opportunities and the job market with alumni and professionals from creative industries.
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Commencement 2026 to Be Held on May 19 at Radio City Music Hall

From Pratt Institute News

Journalist and Editor David Remnick will deliver the Commencement address and receive an honorary degree, and Dr. Mariët Westermann and distinguished alumnus Ted Shaine will receive honorary degrees.

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The Daily Hub

A roundup of ideas and projects from around the Institute

  • Anniella Pettingill, BFA Communications Design ’26, has won Best in Show at the DSVC National Student Show and Conference in Dallas. “Working across mediums, she uses symbolism, religious imagery, and humor to examine social themes. Her award-winning design includes two GDUSA honors.”

  • Sparshita Das, MFA Communications Design ’23, shared her career journey, major professional milestones, and what drives her with New York Art Life magazine. “When I approach a complicated problem, I begin with extensive user studies and interviews. I need to understand the end user’s cognitive load. If I am designing an interface or a global report, I ask myself how the information hierarchy affects the reader emotionally.”

  • Creative Careers students recently visited the Museum of Arts and Design to explore artist-in-residence studios and current exhibitions and learn about art licensing research at the museum gift shop.

  • Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent, a feature documentary film co-directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Justice Whitaker and Rolake Bamgbose, is headed to the Tribeca Film Festival as part of the Spotlight Documentary program. Whitaker was also named an Epigraph Creator Fellow, a program sponsored by Macro Film Studios and a16z’s Creative Leadership Fund. The fellowship aims to increase access to tech and cinema production AI tools for Black creatives.

     

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