
Darden School Foundation Welcomes New Chair With a Story of Ambition and Change
At the Darden School, stories of ambition, legacy and transformation reverberate. One such story is that of Frank M. Sands (MBA ’94), the new chair of the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees.

From Classroom to Boardroom: The Faculty Influence Behind the Chair of Faculty Forward
As Adair B. Newhall’s (MBA ’09) assumes the chair of Faculty Forward, Milestone II of the Powered by Purpose campaign, we delve into his Darden experiences and the mentors who steered his path.

In Memoriam: UVA Darden Professor Emeritus C. Ray Smith
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus C. Ray Smith (MBA ’58), a celebrated educator, administrator and guiding voice who served the School with unparalleled dedication for more than four decades. He passed away on 3 November 2023 at the age of 88.

Introducing the LaCross Botanical Gardens: A Verdant Tapestry of Learning, Legacy at UVA Darden
Last month marked a momentous occasion at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business with the dedication of the LaCross Botanical Gardens. Thanks to the generous contributions of David M. LaCross (MBA '78) and Kathleen O. LaCross, the UVA community and public now have a stunning new space to explore.

UVA Darden Receives Largest Gift in School History From David (MBA ’78) and Kathleen LaCross
The LaCross investment in Darden will enhance faculty excellence, student experience and the Goodwin Family Grounds in Charlottesville