Alumni

The University of New York in Prague alumnus Pavel Podruh recently made history when he accepted the prestigious EU Sustainable Energy Award for his startup Český Ostrovní Dům. Pavel and his team are the first Czechs ever to win the award and the only ones to do so without a subsidized project, according to his announcement […]

On May 18th, 2018 the University of New York in Prague celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Prague Congress Center, Zoom. The event was a culmination of 20 years of excellence in education and success as institution that celebrated UNYP alumni and students alike. The event was attended by nearly 600 guests including students, alumni, […]

The University of New York in Prague’s 20th Anniversary celebration is very special in itself, however there was one moment during the Gala evening, which brought a new important tradition to life. For the first time ever, UNYP officially announced the winner of the Alumni of the Year Award. The Alumni of the Year Award […]

UNYP has always been extremely proud of its Alumni, which is why the Alumni of the Year Award was created. The Award is one way to acknowledge and reward an alumnus or an alumna and their achievements. UNYP’s Alumni continue to change the world for the better and UNYP believes that rewarding these efforts is […]

Every year, Forbes magazine dedicates a cover story to thirty young professionals who are doing amazing things in the Czech Republic, known as its 30 under 30 issue. We’re excited to see two of our alumni, Radek Musil and Petr Rieger, featured in the 2018 spread.   Radek Musil studied Business Administration and graduated from University of New York in Prague in 2013. Since […]

The University of New York in Prague will host its annual Career Week on April 9-12. The event is brought to you by the UNYP Career Office, and has become a well-established UNYP tradition. Unlike other job fairs, UNYP Career Week is an interactive event, where students can not only search for jobs and internships, but […]

The University of New York in Prague will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event for students, alumni, friends and partners. As part of the celebration UNYP, has decided to team up with one of the most respected charities in the country, Foundation of the Charter 77 and Konto Bariéry, in an effort to give back to […]

For Petar Buha, studying in Prague fulfilled a lifelong dream. The Croatian Czech was born in Prague, but he went to school in a small Croatian town. Since his departure, he always wanted to return to the Czech Republic’s capital city and he finally did when he came to study at University of New York in […]

“From today’s perspective, I am amazed at how I could once arrange a date with my girlfriend without a mobile. It seems so difficult and uncomfortable now, almost impossible. Back then it was not only possible, but I did not feel limited at all.” Michael, 40 How would you feel if you had to give […]

In an article written by Alice Andryzková on March 23rd for Mladá Fronta Dnes, University of New York in Prague alumni, Tomáš Kubica, discusses his decision to pursue a career in business. As a young boy he wanted to be a bus driver, conservationist or a fireman. Many years later he decided to study business. […]