School News
21 April 2026

Why the Best Leaders Treat Storytelling as Strategy

At the 10th annual meeting of Darden Leadership Communication Council (DLCC), CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Chris Foster discussed the importance of storytelling as strategy.

21 April 2026

Four Names. $352,000. One Morning That Changed What Comes Next.

At a First Coffee gathering at UVA Darden, four MBA students were surprised with Genovese Fellowships covering their Second Year — part of a long-running model of investment, leadership and paying it forward.

17 April 2026

Why Political Pressure on Central Banks Can Raise Your Borrowing Costs

The question of central bank independence came up during a fireside chat on Grounds with Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank, hosted by economist and Darden professor Frank Warnock.

10 April 2026

The Darden School tradition that’s given back to the community for 20 years

On Saturday, Sherman and some 200 fellow students will be out of their classrooms on North Grounds and into the Charlottesville community, repairing a variety of homes in need.

07 April 2026

Darden Ranks No 1 For Career Outcomes in US News

Darden ranks No. 1 for employment rates at graduation and three months out among the top 20 U.S. business schools. It also has the highest average starting salaries and bonuses among public schools, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report released today.

01 April 2026

UVA Darden Surpasses Goals on Annual Day of Giving

UVA Darden surpassed its donor goal during Day for Darden 2026, with around 1,700 donors contributing more than $1.6 million in 24 hours to support scholarships, faculty excellence and the student experience.