Alumni

2024 Alumni Books (and an Album)

The 2024 roundup of recently published work by Pratt Institute alumni shines a spotlight on the diverse worlds authored and illustrated across a range of genres and forms. These titles span immersive design experiences and intimate personal narratives, poetic explorations,…

Those We Have Lost

Pratt Mourns Retired Longtime Professor and Former Dean of Engineering Richard North

Richard C. North, retired longtime faculty member and dean, a professor in Pratt Institute’s School of Engineering and School of Architecture, passed away on April 23, 2024.

The Ripple Effect

Abbey Miller, BFA Fine Arts ’20, and Analia Segal, adjunct professor (CCE), on mentorship across time and career changes

Cesar Santalo, BFA Fine Arts ’95, Teaches Others to Find the Potential Within

“As a student, I always knew education would be part of my career path.”

The Paths We Create Together

Letter from the President

Aubrey Smyth, BFA Film ’10, Cultivates Perpetual Community

“I’m lucky to work in a profession where I directly hire my collaborators.”

For Laura Henriksen, BFA Writing ’12, One Teacher’s Mentorship Opened Whole Possible Futures

“I started to understand that there was no right or wrong way to read your work to people, you just do it your way.”

Sarah Sokol, BFA Interior Design ’11, Is Breaking New Ground in a Deep-Rooted Craft

“I have three words of advice for up-and-coming creatives: Find a mentor.”

Liz Hannah, BFA Film ’07, Cuts a Unique Path among Fellow Trailblazers

“Sometimes it’s not just about the work. Sometimes it’s about how someone lives their life around it.”

James Brogan, BArch ’90, Is Developing Strong Voices in Architecture

“Mentorship has become one of my primary responsibilities—to help foster a sense of optimism and positive contribution while developing a strong purpose and voice in our evolving architectural industry.”