Brown University School of Professional Studies

Join us for the next session in Brown University's Lessons in Leadership series with Ed Barrows, professor of the practice of leadership and academic director of the master's in organizational leadership.

Sharing Essential Information: Identifying What Teams Need to Know and How to Share It

Effective teams thrive when they have the right information at the right time. In this free virtual session, you'll learn how to:

• Identify the information team members need to succeed
• Distinguish between signal and noise
• Structure communication so it is clear, timely and actionable
• Create shared understanding without overwhelming your team

📅 June 11
🕛 12-1 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/43fcVnS

Whether you're leading a team, managing projects or looking to strengthen your communication skills, you'll leave with practical strategies you can apply right away.

When Laurel Cipriani joined Brown’s master’s in technology leadership program, she expected to grow professionally. What she found was something far greater: a transformative experience that expanded her perspective, connected her with an extraordinary community and opened doors she never imagined possible.

Today, as a CIO, think tank member and global speaker, Laurel is leading conversations at the intersection of technology, innovation and leadership — from the World Economic Forum in Davos to the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

🔗 Learn more about Brown's master’s in technology leadership program: https://professional.brown.edu/academics/masters/technology

Interested in advancing your impact in healthcare leadership?

Join us on campus for the Master’s in Healthcare Leadership Open Day at Brown University’s School of Professional Studies.

📅 June 5, 2026
🕙 10:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m. EDT
📍 In person at the School of Professional Studies

Designed for clinical and administrative professionals, this immersive experience offers the opportunity to engage with our community, explore the program’s strategic value and connect with leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

🔗 Register: https://apply.professional.brown.edu/register/?id=ee06b0d2-a8c8-4260-b85b-17ea2857f590&utm_campaign=mhl&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=open+day

We recently wrapped up the Innovation module for Novant Health’s Executive Leadership Pipeline Program in Charlotte as part of our executive education custom programming.

Delivered by Professor Mike Grandinetti on May 7–8, the session is one component of the nine-month program designed to prepare high-potential leaders through classroom learning, executive coaching, assessments and a collaborative capstone project.

Participants engage in:
• Eight full days of classroom learning
• A 360-degree assessment
• Three 1:1 coaching sessions
• A collaborative group capstone project

We’re proud to support leaders as they develop the strategic thinking, innovation mindset, and leadership capabilities needed to drive the future of healthcare.

Learn more about custom executive education at Brown: https://bit.ly/4dLJEpQ

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

We’re proud to celebrate your hard work, resilience and achievements.
Friends, family, and supporters who can’t join in person can still be part of the celebration. Ceremonies will be available to watch remotely.

🔗 Access livestreams and details here: https://bit.ly/3RSVJSu

Master’s grads of 2026 🎓

Commencement Weekend starts now — here’s your checklist for Saturday:
✔️ Print your wristbands
✔️ Have your regalia ready — don’t forget your hood and tassel
✔️ Access your Stage Pass through Tassel
✔️ Review the Master’s Ceremony guide
✔️ Sign up for Commencement photos
✔️ Tag us in your Commencement photos and use the hashtags and

And don’t forget: Master’s Ceremony procession lineup begins at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday behind Sayles Hall.

Your go-to guide heading into the weekend: commencement.brown.edu/graduating-students/masters

See you soon 🤎

What does it look like to build a venture while earning an Executive MBA?

Join an upcoming virtual session with IE Brown Executive MBA alumnus Reza Breakstone, who will share how he balanced entrepreneurship with the demands of a rigorous, globally integrated program.

He will discuss launching and scaling a business during the program, applying coursework directly to real-world decisions, and how the IE Brown EMBA supported his entrepreneurial journey through its blend of business fundamentals, innovation and social impact.

A live Q&A will follow.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4dmL9KO

The countdown is on 🎓✨

In just a few days, this moment will be yours.

Brown University Commencement and Reunion Weekend is almost here, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible master’s Class of 2026 this Saturday. Caps, gowns and unforgettable memories await — see you there!