David Miles Ziskind, BArch ’68, was given the 2024 Henry Hobson Richardson Award at the 2024 AIANYS Professional Service Awards. The award recognizes AIA members licensed in New York State and practicing in the private sector who have made significant contributions to the quality of NYS public architecture.
Redesigning Travel? The Sky’s the Limit
In six recent final projects, Pratt students set out to identify some of the key challenges and frustrations of travel—from small moments of discomfort to…
Newly Transformed East Hall Plaza Opens
The beautifully redesigned plaza offers space to gather and is part of a larger effort to improve campus sustainability.
What Could Be: A Guide to the Future of NYC
What if some of the recent thesis projects by Pratt students were brought to life on a citywide scale? From transportation to culture, buildings, and…
PreCollege Scholars Take Their Work to the Next Level
The 2024 recipients of The Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP) PreCollege scholarships discuss what they learned in Pratt’s Summer PreCollege program.
Let the Academic Year Begin!
Pratt orientation week introduced students to campus life and the city beyond with a variety of activities, from block parties and book-binding workshops to park visits and museum trips.
Pop Stars Shine in Designs by Pratt Alumni
Celebrities from Beyoncé to Charli XCX have recently been spotted wearing designs from Pratt alumni.
Legends 2024 to Honor Charles Burnett, Toshiko Mori, and Marc Rosen
The three creative icons will be celebrated at the annual benefit for student scholarships that foster diversity.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ari Fouse, BFA Fine Arts (Painting) ’21, was interviewed about her painting practice for VoyageLA.
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Pratt Institute has earned a STARS Gold rating in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). For the second consecutive year, Pratt has ranked in the top 10 of masters degree-awarding institutions for overall performance, with especially high scores in curriculum, research, and campus engagement. STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
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Courtney Knapp, professor in the Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment, was recently featured in the Planner’s Network Disorientation Guide about confronting the carceral state in planning.
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An adaptation of “The Yellow,” a story from The Dark Dark, a short story collection by Professor of Writing Samantha Hunt, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Rodney Leon, BArch ’92, will serve as a special advisor to the team leading community engagement for the Harlem African Burial Ground.
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Assistant Professor in the School of Information Shruthi Chivukula presented two projects at the 2024 Design Research Society Conference: “Envisioning Transformation Structures to Support Ethical Mediation Practices” and “Quant-Ethico: A Computational Approach to Quantifying and Interpreting Ethical Decision Making.”
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Spring 2024
The Connections That Shape Us
Pratt alumni on mentors and mentoring, and the advice that’s helped them through.