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William Attardi on January 18, 2026

From clear communication to critical thinking and problem solving to adopting new technology, the essential skills of leadership require constant renewal. That’s why successful executives understand that lifelong learning isn’t just a mindset, it’s a strategic advantage. Our 90+ courses are here to help you stretch your thinking and hone your skills. Join us for one (or more) of these upcoming offerings in 2026:

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MIT Sloan Executive Education Programs

William Attardi on November 1, 2025

Our programs offer hands-on learning experiences and cutting-edge research to empower you to tackle today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

  • Courses for Individuals – MIT Sloan Executive Education courses provide hands-on learning experiences, faculty research, and proven frameworks that have immediate applicability to careers and organizations.
  • Executive Certificates – Pursuing an Executive Certificate enables you to further your business knowledge and skills on a schedule of your own design.
  • Solutions for Organizations – Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or going global, you need to be absolutely sure your team is ready. That’s why our custom programs are tailored to your organization’s specific challenges and opportunities.

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Remembering the Solemn Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday traces its roots to the years immediately following the American Civil War (1861–1865), which caused massive casualties—roughly 620,000 soldiers dead, about 2% of the U.S. population at the time. Communities across the North and South began spontaneously decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags, a practice that gave rise to the original name: Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—a powerful Union veterans’ organization—issued General Order No. 11. This proclaimed May 30, 1868, as a nationwide “Decoration Day” to honor those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all American service members who died in any war, not just the Civil War.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for federal employees. This moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, effective in 1971, when it was also officially named “Memorial Day.” As one 1868 quote put it: “That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”