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The New York Times Architecture Critic Michael Kimmelman Offers Inspiration to 2014 Graduates

The New York Times’ Architecture Critic Michael Kimmelman encouraged graduating students to follow their convictions, to “stop doing well, and to start doing good” at Pratt’s 2014 Commencement on May 16. For the fifth time in Pratt’s history, the event…

The Princeton Review Names Pratt One of the Nation’s Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges

The Princeton Review recently selected Pratt Institute for inclusion in the 2014 edition of its annual reference, The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges. The guide profiles institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada that demonstrate…

Artist and Educator Gerry Snyder Named School of Art Dean

Pratt Institute named Gerry Snyder, currently chief academic officer and vice president for academic affairs at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, as dean of the School of Art. Snyder will begin his position at Pratt on July 28, 2014.

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair to Showcase Pratt Work in Two Booths

Pratt Institute will exhibit pieces in booths at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America’s premier platform for contemporary design. One booth will showcase works by Pratt alumni entrepreneurs whose companies are part of Pratt’s design business incubator, the…

Commencement 2014 Venue Changed to Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall has recently become available for Commencement 2014, and the ceremony will no longer be held at Madison Square Garden. The return of Pratt’s Commencement to Radio City Music Hall on May 16 will mark the fifth…

Pratt Presents “Designer City” Panel Moderated by NY Times Editor During NYCxDesign May 16

Pratt Institute will present “Designer City: How Innovative Solutions Transform Urban Life,” a panel discussion moderated by The New York Times Home section Deputy Editor Julie Lasky and featuring leading design industry experts on May 16 including: David…

Pratt Presents Features Speakers from WIRED and The NY Times During NYCxDesign May 9, 10, and 16

Pratt Institute will host three thought-provoking panels during NYCxDESIGN. The panels have been coordinated through Pratt Presents, a curated series of high-profile programs and events arranged by the Institute’s new Office of Public Programs and Campus Event Services. Each of…

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