Alumni News
28 April 2026

At Reunion, Darden Alumni Honor Classmates Through Living Tributes

During reunion this past weekend, Darden alumni honored classmates through tree dedications, memorial tributes and moments of remembrance across the Grounds.

27 April 2026

Investor and UVA Leader Peter Grant Wins Darden’s Top Alumni Award

Peter Grant, a veteran investor and University of Virginia leader, has been named the recipient of the UVA Darden School of Business’ highest alumni honor, recognizing decades of leadership, service and philanthropic impact.

22 April 2026

From Darden to Decarbonization: Virginia Covo on Building What Sustainability Was Missing

After devoting seven years to driving Anheuser-Busch InBev toward its carbon emissions, renewable energy and sustainable packaging targets, Virginia Covo (MBA '16) is setting aside her corporate role to take on a new one: entrepreneur.

21 April 2026

Four Names. $352,000. One Morning That Changed What Comes Next.

At a First Coffee gathering at UVA Darden, four MBA students were surprised with Genovese Fellowships covering their Second Year — part of a long-running model of investment, leadership and paying it forward.

15 April 2026

Darden Alum Jordan Clarke Built a Second Career at Nike, But It Started on the Court

“I wouldn’t be here if not for Darden,” said Jordan Clarke. “It’s that simple.” For Clarke (MBA ‘19), that “here” is Jordan Brand at Nike, where he leads their Global Football, American Football, Baseball and Training businesses.

14 April 2026

What Leadership Looks Like When It’s Recognized by Peers

A student-selected award at Darden recognizes leadership that isn’t captured on a résumé. This year’s recipient, Riwaj Shrestha, was chosen by his peers for the way he strengthens the community around him — reflecting the vision behind the Lemuel E. Lewis Bicentennial Award for Global Leadership.