Inside the Thinking Behind UVA Darden’s New Student Housing
Doug Thomas discusses student demand, community design and practical details for Darden’s new 338-bed Full-Time MBA residential complex, including rental rates and the housing lottery.
UVA Darden Celebrates Student Excellence at 2026 Fall Awards Ceremony
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business celebrated students whose academic achievement, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the Darden community stood out throughout 2026. Students across Darden’s Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA programs were recognized with scholarships and awards honoring excellence in areas ranging from marketing and entrepreneurship to leadership and service to the Darden community.
This UVA Darden Student’s AI Venture Will Help Us Remember What Matters
Rushing from classes to recruiting events to coffee chats, Miaoxin Wang (MBA '27) found herself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of interactions during her First Year at Darden. She founded a venture to create more value from conversations.
Before the Cold Calls, a Chorus: UVA Darden’s Newest Students Get Started
Before their first case discussions and cold calls, 528 incoming UVA Darden MBA students began the academic year with CavMan, “The Good Old Song” and a challenge from the School’s new dean: Create the Darden education for one another.
Marketing the Mission: Navy Federal CMO Shares Strategies for Growing a Brand Focused on Serving the Military Community
Darden Executive MBA students and members of the Darden community had the opportunity to hear insights on marketing and brand-building from the chief marketing officer of the largest credit union in the United States.
Susanne Bell Leads Virginia’s Childcare Future While Earning an MBA
For Susanne Bell (Executive MBA Class of 2027), all four are essential infrastructure. A strong childcare system allows parents to work, helps businesses retain employees, and supports thriving communities and the healthy development of the next generation. Bell now has the opportunity to advance that vision as president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), a statewide public-private organization working to strengthen Virginia’s childcare and early childhood systems.
