US Navy Submarine Officer Finds New Mission at UVA Darden
Jaclyn Tossavainen (Class of 2026) stood in the cramped control room of the USS Louisiana, a nuclear submarine based in Bremerton, Washington, tasked with briefing the commanding officer mere hours after reporting for duty. She had never felt pressure like this — but what she recalls now isn't fear, it's clarity. "I learned quickly how to ask for help, rely on my team and step up to the plate," she says.
Making the Leap: A Professional Dancer’s Transition to Business at UVA Darden
Katherine Williams (Class of 2026) understands that the world of business can learn a lot from the arts, particularly acting with grace under pressure and performing at your best in challenging circumstances. Her credentials? Williams’ 16-year career in dance, most recently performing as a Soloist with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT), speaks for itself. Now bringing her talents to the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Williams epitomizes the power of reinvention and the value of embracing new career opportunities.
How UVA Darden’s Executive MBA Is Empowering a Leader to Transform Oral Healthcare
“Let’s see… how many flights has it been?” Jimmy Anthony (Class of 2025) pauses, counting silently on his fingers. “At least 30, maybe more. Enough that I’ve got the airport layouts memorized.” Each trip — from Little Rock, Ark., to Washington, D.C., and abroad — marks another step in his journey through the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Executive MBA program.
Precious Ezealigo: UVA Darden Student Determined to Pay Generosity Forward
From selling snacks in Lagos, Nigeria to securing a role as a finance manager at Amazon in Seattle, Washington, Precious Ezealigo’s path has been anything but conventional.
Passing It On: How One UVA Darden Student’s Kombucha Starter Became a Metaphor for Mentorship
Jessa Ursabia (Class of 2025) swirls a glass jar, watching the scoby — a gelatinous, living culture — drift in its tea-filled home. Soon, it will belong to someone else.
Alumni Entrepreneurs Share Insights, Experiences With Darden Audiences
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business Black Business Student Association, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club, and Batten Institute hosted a panel on Wednesday to celebrate diversity in business, highlighting challenges, successes and resilience through the insights of three Black business owners who have MBAs from the School.
