Pratt Institute news and archive

Balenciaga will fund two four-year scholarships to Pratt

Balenciaga has committed to establishing two four-year scholarships throught the Black Alumni of Pratt after the brand's creative director Demna Gvasalia was recognized with the Creative Spirit Award at the university's scholarship benefit gala last night. The Black Alumni of Pratt was established in 1990 by Pratt Institute alumni who recognized...

Schools

Pratt Institute is shuts down accelerator program

After five years of experimenting and providing leadership for ethical fashion startups, Pratt Institute is shutting down its Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator (BF+DA) on June 30. Instead, Pratt plans to incorporate many of the findings it has learned from the BF+DA program into its curriculum for students. For entrepreneurs, industry...

Fashion

Pratt Institute appoints new Dean of the School of Design

Pratt Institute has named Anita Cooney, currently acting dean of Pratt Institute’s School of Design, as dean of the School of Design. Her appointment will become effective on April 1, 2015. Cooney, a Pratt alumna, has served as acting dean of the School of Design since the school was formed