Alumni News
18 July 2024

Darden Leadership Lessons: Cherish and Protect Your ‘Credibility Cup’

In part two of our series on Darden leadership lessons, we checked in with Darden graduate Mike McDermott (EMBA ’16), President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, a fully integrated regional nonprofit health care system serving more than 60 facilities, including two hospitals.

17 July 2024

Darden Leadership Lessons: ‘Put Your Own Mask On First’

In part two of our series on Darden leadership lessons, we checked in with Darden graduate Pablo Ciano (MBA ’00), member of the Board of Management for DHL Group and CEO of DHL’s eCommerce division. DHL is a leading global logistics company with a presence in 220 countries.

16 July 2024

Darden Leadership Lessons: ‘Stay Curious. Embrace the Journey. Never Stop Learning.’

In part one of our series on Darden leadership lessons, we checked in with Darden graduate Diem Nguyen (MBA ’01), CEO and director for SIGA Technologies Inc., a public, commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on global health and infectious diseases.

02 July 2024

20 Questions: Debra Draughan (MBA ’84)

In the 40 years since Debra Draughan (MBA ’84) graduated from Darden, she’s built a thriving career as an investment industry leader in institutional sales and private equity. Read more about what makes this industry leader tick in this edition of 20 Questions.

17 June 2024

UVA Darden Dedicates Tahija Arboretum: A Green Oasis Honoring Legacy and Learning

On a picturesque morning on 10 June, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business celebrated the formal dedication of The Tahija Arboretum, a space that intertwines nature with education. Part of the larger Tahija Arboretum & LaCross Botanical Gardens, it stands as a testament to the generosity and vision of George S. Tahija (MBA '86) and his wife, Laurel Tahija.

24 May 2024

Transformative Scholarship Journeys at UVA Darden: Malcolm Stewart and Carson Gleberman

A scholarship recipient and donor recently shared their inspiring journeys at a special University of Virginia Darden School of Business gathering during Reunion Weekend. Here are their stories, charted through their powerful words, a testament to the transformative power of scholarship support.