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Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA

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

From Pratt Institute News

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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Weaving Creative and Cultural Leadership in Dublin

From Pratt Institute News

A CEL-led spring break trip to Ireland fostered collaboration and connections across countries and disciplines.
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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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Pratt Institute Ranked #5 in World’s Top Art & Design Universities

From Pratt Institute News

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 also place Pratt in the top three universities for art and design in the United States.

Fiona Campbell Named 2026 Pratt SoA William ‘Bill’ Menking Travel Award Winner

From School of Architecture News

Campbell will conduct a comparative study of affordable cooperative housing models in Barcelona and Berlin, traveling to each city to speak with residents, organizers, policymakers, and architects.

Building a Career in Character Design

From Pratt Institute News

Game Arts senior Kaeden Green blends visual storytelling, game design, and athletics during her time at Pratt.

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The Daily Hub

A roundup of ideas and projects from around the Institute

  • The Bone Museum, whose director of operations is Masha Potemkin, AOS Graphic Design ’23, has been nominated for a Webby Award in the Education and Science Short Form “Weird” Video category. This nomination recognizes their social media work and commitment to making anatomy education more accessible. 

  • Assistant Professor in the School of Information Shruthi Chivukula is co-organizing two workshops at the ACM CHI Conference on human factors in computing systems: “Bridge Over Troubled Water: Aligning Commercial Incentives With Ethical Design Practice To Combat Deceptive Patterns” and “Ethics at the Front-End: Responsible User-Facing Design for AI Systems.”

  • Icebreakers (2026), a new documentary by Marlo Poras and Jocelyn Glatzer for The New Yorker, features Laura Moore, former professor of Fashion Design, and explores the legacy of the Gay Games, following queer figure skaters breaking gender norms and reinventing the sport. 

  • ​​In recognition of her service to the Institute, as well as extensive work in student success and engagement, Assistant Professor of Associate Degrees Deborah Caponera is receiving a Pratt Academic Service Award this year. This award honors Professor Caponera for her many efforts, including her committee work, serving as advisor for the Prattonia yearbook, running the Printmaking Night event series, and other contributions to the Pratt community.

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Fall 2025

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