UVA Darden State of the School Highlights Major Milestones Achieved and Opportunities Ahead
Darden alumni from across the decades gathered during Reunion Weekend for a Darden tradition: the annual State of the School address. Highlights of the event included advancements in the School’s master plan, Robert J. Hugin (MBA ’85) being honored with the Charles C. Abbott Award, the presentation of $6.9 million in Reunion Giving and an update on the Powered by Purpose campaign, which has raised a remarkable $625 million so far.
UVA Darden Expands MBA Program Emphasis on AI, Data Analytics, Decision Sciences
Darden recently announced the introduction of a new MBA program concentration that will arm graduates with an enhanced set of highly sought skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and decision sciences.
Building Community, Building the Future: Darden’s First On-Grounds Housing Begins to Take Shape in Charlottesville
By summer 2027, a new chapter will begin at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. For the first time, Full-Time MBA students will live, learn and build lifelong connections — all right on Grounds.
A Big Day for Darden Student and Alumni Entrepreneurs
It was a milestone day for the Darden School of Business and University of Virginia entrepreneurial community as student founders took top honors on Thursday at the 2025 UVA Entrepreneurship Cup (E-Cup) and beyond.
DABO Conference Explores Technology-Driven Opportunities in Africa
Africa’s Future: Leveraging Technology as a Catalyst for Growth, featured leaders in sectors including tech, finance and energy describing the rapid evolution of business on the continent — as well as the difficulty in generalizing about a region composed of more than 50 countries, each with unique cultures, resources and needs.
Let’s Do The Extraordinary: How Darden’s Thought Leadership is Shaping Business and Society
What happens when the world’s toughest challenges meet the innovative spirit of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business? At Darden, bold ideas shape business and society. Faculty tackle pressing questions — How can business prioritize all stakeholders? What makes for effective ethics guardrails? Can competitors collaborate to solve big problems? — delivering insights that drive real change.
