Why Noncompete Agreements Create Such Angst in a Knowledge Economy
The Federal Trade Commission issued a ruling this week that bars companies from implementing noncompete agreements on employees. Lillien Ellis, Darden professor and expert on psychology of intellectual property ownership, protection and theft, shares her thoughts about the FTC regulation announcement and the way ahead.
UVA Darden Dedicates Faculty Forest to Honor Emeritus Professors
In a ceremony held in the Arboretum & LaCross Botanical Gardens on 24 April, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business dedicated the Faculty Forest, a tribute to the enduring influence of its emeritus faculty members.
New Darden Research Uncovers Disparities in Federal STEM-Related Contracts
New research from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business shows that women-owned and minority-owned businesses remain severely underrepresented in the fast-growing and highly paid segment of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-related federal contracts.
Why the Gender Pay Gap Persists in American Businesses
Darden professor Allison Elias, author of "The Rise of Corporate Feminism," on the history of the continuing gender pay gap, where things stand today and new research on possible solutions.
Q&A: Post-Sabbatical, Scott Beardsley Assesses the Opportunities Ahead for Darden
In January, Scott Beardsley returned to his role of Dean of the Darden School of Business after a six-month sabbatical, during which he studied and researched at Oxford University’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics on the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics and wellbeing. The Darden Report caught up with Beardsley to discuss his experience in the U.K., and to look ahead and explore some other items of importance to the Darden School community.
New UVA Darden Health Care Initiative to Develop Responsible Business Leaders for Industry’s Future
The Health Care Initiative will be led by Darden Assistant Professor Christoph Herpfer and Lecturer Marc Ruggiano and will include a dozen participating Darden faculty, a wealth of alumni experts and supporters, and Darden students and student clubs.
