State of the School: Momentum, Gratitude Permeate Reunion Weekend
Dean Scott Beardsley projected two key themes — strength and gratitude — across the University of Virginia Darden School of Business during his Reunion Weekend address to alumni and supporters.
Hund-Mejean Receives Abbott Award for Contributions to UVA Darden
In a ceremony during Darden Reunion Weekend, Martina Hund-Mejean (MBA ’88), former CFO of Mastercard Worldwide, was honored with the Charles C. Abbott Award. The highest accolade bestowed by the Alumni Association Board of Directors recognizes a University of Virginia Darden School of Business graduate who has made and continues to make significant contributions to the School’s legacy.
UVA Darden Student Mqondisi Ndlovu Wins Global Leadership Award
University of Virginia Darden School of Business student Mqondisi Ndlovu (Class of 2025) was honored with the Lemuel E. Lewis Bicentennial Award for Global Leadership, the School announced during a special First Coffee on 23 April.
The Forum Hotel: A Year of Transformative Experiences at Darden
The Forum hosted over 90 Darden events in its first 10 months, fulfilling its pivotal role in enriching the student and faculty experience.
Emerging Markets Conference: Incredible Growth, Differing Definitions and Doing Good
Krishnamurthy Subramanian, an executive director of the International Monetary Fund and former chief economic adviser to the prime minister of India, outlined his case for rapid growth of India, which he said could be a $55 trillion economy by 2047, in a keynote discussion at Darden's Emerging Markets Conference.
In Memoriam: UVA Darden Professor Emeritus Leslie E. Grayson
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Leslie E. Grayson, a distinguished professor who not only shaped the School’s international presence but also left an indelible mark on generations of students. Grayson passed away on 24 January in New York City at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence, global exploration and heartfelt mentorship.
