2026 News

Explore career benefits, skills and how an online MiM compares with an MBA to help you decide if it’s right for you.

As AI transforms the way we work, technology leaders need more than technical expertise — they need judgment, accountability and the ability to lead through change. Program Director Peter Chomowicz, along with insights from Brown’s master’s in technology leadership students, explores why those leadership skills matter more than ever.

From aspiring opera singer to mindfulness teacher, Karen Walant has built a career around helping others. After decades as a psychotherapist and meditation practitioner, she found a way to bring these interests together through Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In 2026, she became the first to complete Brown University's Certificate in MBCT Teaching.

Ed Barrows, academic director of the master's in organizational leadership and professor of the practice of leadership explains how high-performing teams can set unified direction, align cross-functional goals and build shared ownership using a structured four-step process.

Alyson Weiss, associate director of corporate and executive education at Brown University’s School of Professional Studies, explores the emerging trends shaping how organizations work and how AI is shaping the future of work.

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin joined Sandra Smith, dean of Brown University’s School of Professional Studies and Master’s Programs, for a conversation about what it takes to lead through uncertainty, embrace change and prepare for what comes next.

Brown University's School of Professional Studies has launched two new specialized tracks — analytics and project management — within its fully online master’s in management program. The tracks allow early-career professionals to build core management skills while developing specialized expertise in data-driven decision-making or leading complex projects and teams.

What’s the difference between technology leadership and technology management, and what skills are needed to lead through AI and digital transformation? Peter Chomowicz, program director of Brown University’s master’s in technology leadership, explores the distinction.

What’s the difference between healthcare leadership and healthcare administration — and what does it take to develop the skills to lead in today’s complex health care environment? Sandi Ferretti, program director of Brown University’s master's in healthcare leadership, explores the distinction between managing health care systems and leading people, teams and change.

IE Brown Executive MBA student Amal Haq has been named one of Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best & Brightest Executive MBAs, recognizing her leadership and professional impact. Her story showcases how the IE Brown EMBA is empowering global leaders to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.

Brown's 2026 Staff Development Day featured an opening keynote by Dr. Jud Brewer, Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Director of Research and Innovation at the Brown Mindfulness Center. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical research, Brewer explored how stress and anxiety can become learned habits and how awareness and curiosity can help change them.

Former Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Home Depot and IE Brown Executive MBA alumnus Fahim Siddiqui returned to Brown University during the program's recent residential session. In this Q&A, he reflects on the transformative impact of the program, his leadership journey and the values that continue to shape his career.

Over the past year, Brown’s School of Professional Studies Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series brought together leading voices in contemplative science, clinical care, education and practice to explore where mindfulness is headed next.

Peter Chomowicz, program director of the master’s in technology leadership (MTL) program, argues that big data and AI can create false certainty, making human judgment more important than ever. Through scenario planning, he teaches leaders to test assumptions and prepare for multiple possible futures rather than relying on a single forecast.

Each week, Dr. Judson Brewer of Brown University’s Mindfulness Center leads a group of students and researchers in mindfulness exercises while running up Providence’s Jenckes Street hill

When Brian Norris enrolled in the IE Brown Executive MBA (EMBA) program, he was seeking a way to elevate his leadership. With extensive experience across media and senior leadership roles, he wanted a program that would challenge him and expand his global perspective. He was also looking to position himself for his next phase of growth.

Peter Chomowicz, program director of the master's in technology leadership program, explains that today’s leaders must build a “second brain” by partnering with agentic AI to navigate rapid change. Reflecting this shift, the MTL program now includes a new course, “Agentic AI for Technology Leaders,” which equips professionals to build and deploy their own AI agents.

A full-circle moment — Kenia T. Collins, a graduating student of the master’s in healthcare leadership program, will take the stage as student speaker at Brown’s Master’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23.

When Reza Breakstone enrolled in the IE Brown Executive MBA (EMBA) program he was ready for a transformative change. After building experience across several fields, he sought a program that would help align his professional goals with his personal values and interests.

Explore the IE Brown Executive MBA Cape Town immersion, where students partnered with township entrepreneurs and immersed themselves in the region’s culture, history and business challenges.

As global manufacturing evolved, Hiro Furuya ’25 Sc.M. used Brown’s technology leadership program to strengthen a people-centered approach shaping organizations worldwide.

Brown University is expanding its AI education portfolio with the launch of Human-Centered AI, a new executive course focused on responsible, people-centered AI adoption.

Most AI deployments fail not because the technology is flawed, but because leadership responsibility is. Professor of the Practice of Leadership, Baba Prasad, outlines four levels every leader must master to deploy AI wisely, sustainably and competitively.

Just weeks into Brown University’s master of science in healthcare leadership (MHL) program, Shulamith Acevedo learned she was expecting and found critical support within the MHL community as she balanced graduate study and new motherhood.

In this reflection, peacebuilder and mindfulness practitioner Paula Ramírez explores how mindfulness can help individuals navigate stress, grief and uncertainty. The piece offers trauma-sensitive guidance and a simple grounding practice to support care, presence and resilience.