School News
21 November 2024

BlackRock’s Kate Moore Sees ‘Sticky’ Inflation, Market Volatility Ahead

As U.S. markets hit record highs and inflation data sends mixed signals, investors are navigating an increasingly complex landscape heading into the second Trump administration. Kate Moore, head of thematic strategy at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $11.5 trillion in assets, warns that markets are likely to see ups and downs in early 2025 rather than continuing their steady rise.

12 November 2024

Top 10 and Rising, UVA Darden’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship Gains Momentum

The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business has vaulted nine spots in Poets & Quants’ 2025 World’s Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship, securing its place at No. 10. It isn’t the only recognition for entrepreneurship at Darden. The School also ranks No. 8 on a recent list of top MBA programs for entrepreneurship compiled by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

01 November 2024

Batten Institute Launches the Inaugural Symposium to Reimagine Entrepreneurship Education

Thirty business faculty representing more than 20 universities – from as far as Denmark and Sri Lanka – descended on the University of Virginia Darden School of Business for a day of “Reimagining Entrepreneurship Education.” The first symposium of its kind, hosted by the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology at Darden, was an exploration of how to incorporate the principles of effectuation to improve business curricula and student outcomes.

24 October 2024

Groundbreaking Marks Start of Student Housing Project on Darden Grounds

A brilliant fall morning provided the perfect setting for a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony on 24 October that marks the start of construction on a project that will bring student housing to the Grounds of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

24 October 2024

From Awareness to Action: Darden Disability Alliance Promotes Accessibility and Belonging

In her role as president of the Darden Disability Alliance, Seiver Jorgensen (Class of 2025) is doing her part to help the student organization have a lasting impact on the Darden School of Business and beyond. “At its core, DDA is about creating a space where students feel they belong,” Jorgensen said.

24 October 2024

Shape the Future of Ethical Leadership: How Darden’s Institute for Business in Society is Paving the Way for Societal Impact — and Why Your Support Matters Now

The Institute for Business in Society is more than just an academic center; it’s the umbrella under which Darden does its most impactful work in ethics.