Let’s Do The Extraordinary: How Darden’s Thought Leadership is Shaping Business and Society
What happens when the world’s toughest challenges meet the innovative spirit of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business? At Darden, bold ideas shape business and society. Faculty tackle pressing questions — How can business prioritize all stakeholders? What makes for effective ethics guardrails? Can competitors collaborate to solve big problems? — delivering insights that drive real change.
From Classmates to Colleagues: How Alumni Career Services Sparked a Career-Defining Connection
I wasn’t just looking for a job — I was looking for one that would fulfill my career ambitions,” says Roberto Sada Kane (MBA ’05), reflecting on his recent career transition. After years in global business development, he sought a role in which innovation and impact converged.
UVA Darden Donors Break Records With $1.37 Million Day of Giving
When donors give to the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, they’re investing in possibility — fueling scholarships, faculty excellence and the next breakthrough idea. On Day for Darden 2025, that spirit of impact was on full display as 1,570 donors came together to raise $1.37 million — the most ever raised for the Darden Annual Fund in a single day.
Darden Alumni Share Tips for Navigating the Federal-to-Private Career Transition
Thousands of employees of federal agencies and government entities are finding themselves in unanticipated job searches and career transitions in recent months. At a recent panel discussion hosted by Darden Alumni Career Services, four alumni shared advice to help demystify the journey.
This UVA Darden Grad Keeps His Eye on the Ball for the Kansas City Royals
Thursday 27 March. Opening Day for Major League Baseball. First pitch for the Kansas City Royals is set for 3:10 p.m. By that time, Jason Sinnarajah will have been at Kauffman Stadium for six or seven hours with many more ahead. Such is the life for the chief operating officer of a professional sports team. And it’s the perfect job for Sinnarajah, who earned his MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2007.
Darden Alum Named as CAV Angels Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Darden School of Business alumnus Katie Begando (MBA ’22), CEO and co-founder of Bluubird, has been named the new entrepreneur-in-residence at CAV Angels, a non-profit angel network with extensive connections within the University of Virginia entrepreneurial ecosystem.
