Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Black Alumni of Pratt

The Black Alumni of Pratt: 30 Years of Success Advancing Academic and Professional Opportunity

In celebration of The Black Alumni of Pratt’s 30th anniversary, Pratt’s news page will feature several stories through this milestone year highlighting BAP’s history, leadership, programs, and work with students and alumni. This first article looks…

Connecting with… President Frances Bronet and School of Architecture Faculty Member Jerrod Delaine

Pratt President Frances Bronet connects with Visiting Assistant Professor of Real Estate Practice Jerrod Delaine for a short, thought-provoking video discussion on the connection between housing and racism, the issues surrounding equity and integrating neighborhoods,…

Architecture

Architecture Students Envision Environmental Solutions for a More Just World

Fourth-year undergraduate architecture students recently envisioned “Green New Worlds” in which environmental policies and solutions would together promote a more just society. The spring 2020 “Rendering the Just Transition” studio was led by Jason Lee, associate chairperson of undergraduate architecture,…

Pratt Young Scholars Continue their Pratt Education in the Class of 2024

After developing their creative passions in the Pratt Young Scholars (PYS) program, several participants are now part of the incoming undergraduate class of 2024. Aizen Chen, Britney Gil Fernandez, Alex Orozco, and Asia Silverio have entered Pratt Institute and Sky…

Best-selling Author of Evil Geniuses Kurt Andersen and President Bronet Featured in Conversation

On October 24, best-selling Evil Geniuses author and Pratt Institute Trustee Kurt Andersen and President Frances Bronet met for a dynamic online conversation moderated by Vice President for Student Affairs Helen Matusow-Ayres as part of Family Day 2020.

School of Design

The Pratt Community Rallies Voter Awareness as the 2020 Election Approaches

With the US presidential election just weeks away, members of the Pratt Institute community have been finding creative ways to get out the vote and rethink how elections can be more inclusive and accessible. From reimagining voting in an age…

President

Connecting with… President Frances Bronet and Fine Arts Civic Engagement Fellow Amy Khoshbin

Pratt President Frances Bronet connects with Pratt’s inaugural Fine Arts Civic Engagement Fellow Amy Khoshbin for a short, lively video discussion on creating social change through art, through voting, and being civically…