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A UVA Darden Alumni Guide to Summer in Charlottesville

Heading back to Charlottesville this summer? Explore Darden-connected coffee shops, restaurants, wineries, activities and places to stay curated from alumni recommendations. Read More

Jefferson Scholars Foundation establishes the Horniman Prize to honor a legacy of teaching, leadership, and service.

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation has established the Horniman Prize in honor of late Darden professor Alexander B. “Alec” Horniman, recognizing lives and work marked by teaching, leadership, mentorship and service. Read More

Why Darden Is Moving AI Into the Core MBA Experience

When ChatGPT confidently produced the same wrong answer many MBA students selected on a strategy quiz, Darden faculty saw a larger lesson emerging about AI, judgment and the future of management education. Read More

As Cooling Bills Rise, the Problem May Be Built In

Cooling bills are climbing nationwide, but the problem may not be your thermostat. UVA Darden graduate and sustainability consultant Melanie Goerke explains how hidden building decisions shape energy efficiency, comfort and long-term operating costs. Read More

What Makes the Best Business School? Darden Leaders Weigh In

Four deans. One question. At a moment of change for business education, leaders from across Darden’s recent history explore what it would take to become the best business school in the world — and why the answer may never be fixed. Read More

At Reunion, Darden Alumni Honor Classmates Through Living Tributes

During reunion this past weekend, Darden alumni honored classmates through tree dedications, memorial tributes and moments of remembrance across the Grounds. Read More