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Architecture Students to Present Exhibition on Revitalization of Post-Industrial Towns in New York

Eight master’s degree candidates from Pratt Institute’s Graduate Architecture program will present proposals and work as part of the exhibition, “Upstate New York: Experimental Urbanism for a Re-Energized Society” during Pratt’s Green Week from March 26 to 30, 2012 at…

Pratt Named One of the Nation’s Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges

Pratt Institute is one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com).The nationally known education services company selected the Institute for inclusion in a unique resource it has created for college applicants, titled The Princeton…

Design Programs Highly Ranked in Nationwide Survey of Industry Professionals by DesignIntelligence

Pratt’s undergraduate and graduate programs in interior design were recently ranked third in the country, based on surveys completed by industry professionals and made available through monthly architecture and design journal, DesignIntelligence (DI). Additionally, Pratt’s graduate industrial design program ranked…

Industrial Design Master’s Degree Candidates to Present Thesis Work on Friday, December 9

Seven master’s degree candidates from Pratt Institute’s Department of Industrial Design will present their thesis work on Friday, December 9 from 4 to 6:30 PM in Pratt Studios, Room 43 in the Juliana Curran Terian Design Center on Pratt’s Brooklyn…

Renowned Filmmaker and Author Chris Petit to Speak at Pratt Manhattan Gallery on December 6

Pratt Manhattan Gallery–in conjunction with its current exhibition, “Resonance: Looking for Mr. McLuhan”–will present “From Celluloid to Digital,” a free public lecture by internationally renowned English filmmaker and author Chris Petit. The lecture will explore the transitions of his career…

Animator Emily Hubley to Speak at Pratt on November 30 as Part of Digital Arts Lecture Series

Pratt Institute’s Department of Digital Arts has added renowned independent animator Emily Hubley to its fall 2011 lecture series lineup. Hubley will speak on Wednesday, November 30 from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM in Myrtle Hall, Lecture Room 4E-3, 4th…

Historic Preservationist Anne Van Ingen Named to Pratt’s Board of Trustees

Pratt Institute’s Board of Trustees has named Historic Preservationist Anne Van Ingen as its newest member. Van Ingen’s appointment was effective October 13, 2011. Van Ingen is the great, great granddaughter of Pratt Institute’s founder, Charles Pratt, and the third…

Pratt Fashion Design Student Wins Competition to Design New Hospice Care Uniform for VNSNY

Three Pratt Institute fashion design students were named winners in a competition to create the next generation of uniforms for a new and unique hospice in-patient care facility that is part of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York…

Pratt Raises Over $400,000 for Student Scholarships at Legends 2011 Gala on November 1

More than 300 guests attended Legends 2011-Pratt Institute's largest annual scholarship benefit-which raised over $400,000 through ticket sales at 7 World Trade Center in Manhattan on November 1. Pratt honored artist and musician Laurie Anderson; interior designer, furniture designer, and…

School of Architecture to Present Symposium on Latin American Architecture on November 7

Pratt Institute School of Architecture and Latin Pratt, a student research organization, will host a symposium, titled “New Latin American Architecture: A Critical Panorama” on Monday, November 7, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Higgins Hall Auditorium at 61…