Brown University Master's Programs

Summer in Providence is even better when it's spent building connections. ☀️

On June 18, the Center for Master’s Student Excellence is hosting a Summer Happy Hour for Brown master's students at Narragansett Beer Garden from 5–7 p.m.

Attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket, and there will be plenty of food and beverage options available, including non-alcoholic choices.

📍 Narragansett Beer Garden, Fox Point
🗓️ June 18
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/43eapOM

RSVP is required, and Brown ID will be needed for check-in.

We hope to see you there!

Join us an Alumni Career Talk featuring Brown master's alumni who are building successful careers across the consulting industry.

Hear firsthand from professionals at Deloitte, The Clearing, IQVIA and DoorDash as they share insights on breaking into consulting, navigating career transitions and building long-term success in the field.

📅 June 11, 2026
🕕 6-7 p.m. EDT
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4e15ANP

This session is part of our ongoing career development series for master's students and alumni.

Responsible AI requires more than technical innovation — it demands thoughtful leadership at the intersection of technology, law and public policy.

In the latest “Faces of DSI” feature, Tomo Lazovich shares how their work at the Data Science Institute is helping shape conversations around accountability, transparency and fairness in algorithmic systems. From founding the PANDORA Lab to teaching courses on AI law and automated decision-making, Tomo is empowering students to critically examine the technologies shaping society.

Read more about Tomo’s work and vision for responsible AI at Brown:

Faces of DSI: Tomo Lazovich Assistant Professor of the Practice Tomo Lazovich’s work focuses on AI governance and policy, bridging technical, legal, and societal perspectives on algorithmic systems. At Brown, they are developing innovative courses and leading research projects that help students and professionals understand ...

Join Career Services within Brown University’s Division of Master’s and Professional Programs for Consulting Insights: Resumes

This workshop will help students strengthen their consulting resumes ahead of Summer 2026 recruiting for jobs and internships.

📍Tuesday, June 9
📍10–11 a.m. ET

Topics include:
• Structuring and formatting a consulting-ready resume
• Writing bullet points that demonstrate impact and results
• Highlighting experiences and skills effectively
• Avoiding common resume mistakes

Register: https://bit.ly/4nZXVDN

Join Career Services within Brown University’s Division of Masters and Professional Programs for the first session in our Consulting Insights workshop series:

📅 June 3, 2026
🕙 10–11 a.m. EDT

Learn strategies for:
• Researching consulting firms
• Networking effectively
• Using LinkedIn and career resources
• Navigating application timelines and standing out as a candidate

Register: https://bit.ly/3Q7WIxN

Brown University students at the inaugural SharkNinja Jailbreak EDU AI Hackathon

As part of SharkNinja’s Jailbreak LIVE initiative, 35 students from 13 universities worked in teams over 48 hours to apply AI to real-world challenges in product quality, testing and operations.

Brown master's students were recognized across top-performing teams:

🏆 Lily Badiani-Shah ’26 Sc.M. in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME) — 1st Place, White Space Explorer

🏆 Ankit (Patrick) Verma ’27 Sc.M. in Computer Science — 1st Place, White Space Explorer

🥈 Margarita Fernandez ’26 Sc.M. Public Affairs — 2nd Place, Point of No Return

A strong reflection of Brown’s talent and the growing impact of hands-on, industry-connected AI learning experiences.

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Ellie Adair MPA ’18

Ellie Adair is using the skills she developed at Brown University’s Watson School to tackle one of health care’s biggest questions: how can we fairly and effectively distribute health care resources?

As chief operating officer at the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), Ellie helps lead research evaluating the effectiveness and value of prescription drugs — combining ethics, economics and public policy to support evidence-based decision-making in health care.

At Brown, she found the freedom to explore policy through both analytical and human-centered lenses. Today, that perspective shapes her leadership philosophy: prioritize integrity, respect people’s humanity and focus on mission-driven impact.

Her perspective? Strong leadership starts with listening, care and building processes grounded in values.

🔗 Read more about Ellie’s journey: https://bit.ly/4tqxXuo

🎓 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://commencement.brown.edu/

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 🤎