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Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential ca

06/08/2026

Pratt Institute is pleased to announce that Tori Purcell has been named Chair of the Department of Photography within Pratt’s School of Art.

A passionate educator and leader, Purcell has served as Assistant Chair of Photography at Pratt for the past 16 years, bringing extensive experience in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and student advising. She will assume the role on July 1, 2026.

As chair, Purcell will oversee approximately 25 faculty and 140 students and will lead the launch of Being with Photography, an innovative new curriculum that reimagines the first-year photographic experience through hybrid technologies and community-oriented learning.

Congratulations to Tori on this new role and leadership of Pratt Photography’s next chapter.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fRrLsn

06/05/2026

What does the future of housing look like in cities facing climate change, affordability challenges, and rapid growth?

This spring, Pratt undergraduate architecture students traveled to Miami as part of a new collaboration between Pratt and the University of Miami to rethink housing in coastal communities. Through deep engagement with Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, its history, infrastructure, and lived experiences, students developed innovative ideas centered on resilience, cultural memory, and community-driven design.

From flood-resilient housing to walkable neighborhoods and creative approaches to public space, this work reflects the power of architecture to imagine more equitable futures.

Read more about the Housing Innovation Studio and this exciting new partnership: https://bit.ly/3S57TI5

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