Why Darden’s 2026 Economic Outlook Didn’t End with a Prediction
In a live audience poll at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Economic and Market Outlook 2026, 55% of attendees predicted a soft landing for the U.S. economy over the next 12-18 months, while 32% expected “no landing,” a scenario in which GDP grows at or above its long-term trend. Fourteen percent anticipated a recession. On markets, sentiment tilted toward caution: 70% of respondents said they believe the stock market is currently in an AI bubble.
How a Richmond Businessman Helped Launch UVA Darden — and Why His Grandson Is Honoring Him Now
A rediscovered portrait, a forgotten certificate and a quiet act of generosity reconnect one Richmond family to the earliest days of the UVA Darden School of Business — and point the way forward for future students.
Ethics Is the Defining Issue for the Future of AI. And Time Is Running Short.
As investment in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to surge, a critical element is not getting enough consideration, increasing risks to people, businesses and society. More attention must be focused on ethics as it applies to AI, in theory and in practice.
Interim Dean Mike Lenox Outlines Priorities for Darden at Introductory Session
Mike Lenox has a clear goal for his time as interim dean: to position the University of Virginia Darden School of Business for sustained success long after his term ends.
Inside UVA’s MSBA: A Hands-On Business Analytics Program Built for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
In the University of Virginia’s Master of Science in business analytics (MSBA) program, presented jointly by the McIntire School of Commerce and Darden School of Business, a holistic approach to AI learning has been embedded throughout the 12-month degree program for working professionals since it launched in 2018.
Q&A: The Path Ahead for UVA Darden With Interim Dean Mike Lenox
Now in his 18th year in teaching and leadership roles at Darden and UVA, Lenox said he’s excited to step in and help the School keep building momentum toward its 75th anniversary, which occurs in 2030, while preparing for the School’s next permanent dean. The Darden Report caught up with Lenox to learn more about his early thinking and planning.
