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“Housing is a right. Not a privilege.” “We’ve been trying to find ways to make communities more financially savvy and resilient . . . to be partners in the development process.” “I’d like to propose a step change, from housing…
Minors
For the spring 2022 semester, Pratt Institute introduced a new Black Studies Minor to engage students in Black aesthetic philosophies and design practices, culture, history, and politics. Creating the minor was a student-led effort and its interdisciplinary courses in…
School of Architecture
Pratt Institute is launching a new fellowship program in design and architecture thanks to the generosity of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation, chaired by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel. It will be awarded to two first-year graduate students, one in the School of Architecture and…
School of Art
Using augmented reality and bold illustrations, Ananda Ray, BFA Digital Arts ’24, is bringing awareness to the stories of three generations of Black women whose activism for equality made a lasting impact. Called “Reflections of Resistance,” the vibrant art…
Giving
On Thursday, October 7, Pratt Institute will present Legends 2021. The second virtual edition of the annual Legends will honor creative icons in a dynamic event featuring both live and prerecorded elements. For a second year, Legends raises funds…
The Black Alumni of Pratt
In celebration of The Black Alumni of Pratt’s 30th anniversary, Pratt’s news page is featuring several stories from this milestone year highlighting BAP’s history, leadership, programs, and work with students and alumni. The first story in this series chronicled…