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Becoming a Climate Champion

Valeria Milesi, MS Sustainable Environmental Systems ’24, has honed her technical and organizing abilities while at Pratt to become an effective advocate for renewable energy.
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Where Do Pratt Students Go After Graduation?

New data reveals the success of recent Pratt graduates.
Two people walking on a wooden boardwalk through a lush wetland filled with vibrant greenery and autumn foliage. One person gestures toward the landscape, framed by tall trees and a dramatic sky filled with clouds, with the golden light of sunrise casting a warm glow.

Land-Based Learning in the Catskills

From a fossil forest to an ecological preserve, Pratt’s Master of Landscape Architecture program learns from the land in upstate New York.
Two people standing in a brightly lit art studio with large windows overlooking an urban skyline. One person with long hair wears a black jacket, while the other, with short hair and tattoos, wears a vest and jeans, examining an object in their hands. The studio is filled with art supplies, a workbench, and wall-mounted artwork, including a patch of artificial grass with small flowers and a green canvas with painted clovers.

Dock 72 Studios Debut in Style

Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Dock 72 buzzed with excitement as members and friends of the Pratt community recently gathered to celebrate the opening of new facilities…
Large, fabric-covered letters spelling out 'PLAY' are mounted on a white wall. Each letter is crafted from different textured fabrics in earthy tones like brown, orange, and gray, with various patchwork patterns and raised square shapes. A small informational sign and sample fabrics are displayed on the wall below the letters.

This Class Takes Play Seriously

Solving problems and working together can be tricky business—but sometimes the answer is in loosening up and having some fun. From bean bag tosses to…
Ashley Carvajal, BFA Photography ’25, at the student-run WPIR radio station on campus (Edward Hernandez, BFA photography ’25)

Seeing the Big Picture

From Pratt’s studios to the Met Gala, Ashley Carvajal, BFA Photography ’25, finds opportunities to expand her creative vision and build a supportive community.
Students visiting “The Hole” on the Queens-Brooklyn border (photo by Nia James Starr, MS Sustainable Environmental Systems ’24)

Why NYC Needs to Rethink Coastal Development Now

In a New York Daily News op-ed, faculty member John Shapiro and co-authors urge New York City to take bolder action to confront rising climate risks and protect vulnerable communities.

The Latest

  • Pratt Institute Unveils 2024 Legends Honorees

    Pratt Institute’s annual Legends gala on October 10 will honor filmmaker Charles Burnett, architect Toshiko Mori, and Class of 1970 alum and packaging designer Marc Rosen, raising funds to support scholarships for students, 80 percent of whom rely on financial aid.

  • How Annabelle Selldorf Became the Architect of Our Moment

    Pratt alumna Annabelle Selldorf, renowned for her thoughtful and understated approach to architecture, is currently leading the renovation and expansion of the Frick Collection, blending modern design with historical elements to create spaces that seamlessly harmonize with their surroundings.

  • Lloyd Ziff, Visionary Photographer and Art Director, Dies at 81

    Lloyd Ziff, a visionary magazine art director and photographer, passed away at 81. A graduate of Pratt Institute in 1967, he later became known for his work at influential magazines like Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Condé Nast Traveler, while maintaining a lifelong passion for photography.

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Traditions, clubs, spaces, places, events, happenings, and hidden gems that make Pratt our place