
UVA Darden Foundation Board Names New Chair, Adds Eight Trustees for 2025–26
The UVA Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees has announced key leadership changes, including the election of John D. Fowler Jr. (MBA/JD ’84) as chair and the addition of eight new trustees. Fowler succeeds Frank M. Sands (MBA ’94), whose tenure helped guide the foundation through a period of historic fundraising and growth.

Savannah Bananas: Why this Darden professor is studying a dancing baseball team
University of Virginia professor Les Alexander saw clips of the choreographed dances and comedic skits under the guise of a baseball game and naturally wondered how the Savannah Bananas could be integrated into a Darden School of Business classroom.

Nearly 60% Use AI to Shop — Here’s What That Means for Brands and Buyers
Almost half trust AI more than a friend when it comes to choosing what to wear, according to recent consumer surveys conducted by Bloomreach on AI’s influence on consumer behavior. At the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Professor Luca Cian has been tracking these shifts closely.

UVA Darden Professor to Help Assess AI’s Economic Impact on New Council
University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Anton Korinek has been named to a panel advising one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence companies.

What Makes the Case Method Work? Darden Professors Share Their Insights
In every Darden School of Business classroom, students carry out robust discussions around actual business situations to help them learn how to collaborate, debate, analyze and build skills for their careers.

How One UVA Darden Scholar’s Model Reimagines Food Redistribution
During Prem Menghwar’s studies and travels, it has always pained him to attend events where fresh and untouched boxed meals would be quietly thrown away. He wondered if there was a simple solution.