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The secret to this Hoo’s basketball success? A Darden School student’s Nigerian cooking

Since an impromptu meeting in August, Alade, a 31-year-old Darden School of Business student, has served her fellow countryperson Ugo Onyenso a rotation of homemade dishes from their homeland of Nigeria. Read More

Is AI the Strategy—or the Scapegoat—Behind Block’s 40% Layoff?

Block's recent 40% layoff shook the tech world, partly because CEO Jack Dorsey cited AI as the sole reason for the cuts. Omar Garriot shares insights into the tech landscape in this critical moment, and discusses what aspiring tech entrepreneurs can learn from it. Read More

The Student Who Treated His Business School Like an Investment

A Part-Time MBA student who makes his living as an investor decides to treat Darden the same way he treats any serious position — as something worth owning, not just consuming. Read More

LaCross AI Institute Series Explores Opportunities and Challenges in Data Center Development

The LaCross Institute for Ethical AI in Business at the UVA Darden School of Business convened industry experts and faculty, students, staff and alumni for a deep dive into data centers as part of the institute’s Value Chain of Ethical AI series. Read More

How Do You Grow an MBA Program Without Watering it Down? UVA Darden Has an Answer.

UVA Darden is expanding its Executive and Part-Time MBA programs in the Washington, D.C., area — without compromising the discussion-driven classroom model that defines the School. Vice Dean Melissa Thomas-Hunt discusses growth, scale and what it takes to build a high-engagement MBA experience for working professionals. Read More

The Human Side of Innovation: Nick Sexton’s Leadership Lessons from the U.S. Space Force

During his time in the United States Space Force, Nick Sexton (Class of 2027) learned to think in systems. Read More