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The Power of Giving Back: How One Small Gesture Sparked 500 More

One thank-you note became 500. During Darden’s first Day of Gratitude, students wrote to the donors who changed their lives — proving that one small gesture can spark a movement of impact, connection, and giving back. Read More

How One MBA Student Is Changing the Conversation at UVA Darden

Psalms Morales (Class of 2026) was named the 2025 recipient of Darden’s Lemuel E. Lewis Bicentennial Award for Global Leadership — honoring values-driven leadership, courageous dialogue and a commitment to building inclusive communities. Read More

Building Community, Building the Future: Darden’s First On-Grounds Housing Begins to Take Shape in Charlottesville

Darden’s first on-Grounds student housing is underway, reshaping the MBA experience by building community, enhancing learning, and positioning the School alongside top global programs — all thanks to early philanthropy and bold vision. Read More

Let’s Do The Extraordinary: How Darden’s Thought Leadership is Shaping Business and Society

Darden faculty don’t just study the world — they shape it. Through bold research, collaborative teaching, and practical impact, Darden is preparing the next generation of leaders while tackling society’s most complex challenges. Read More

One Cup of Coffee, One Life-Changing Announcement: UVA Darden Awards $338K in Genovese Fellowships

At Second Coffee, four surprised Darden students received $338K in Genovese Fellowships — a life-changing moment sparked by one man’s vision to grow future business leaders and inspire a culture of giving. Read More

From Classmates to Colleagues: How Alumni Career Services Sparked a Career-Defining Connection

A chance reconnection between Roberto Sada Kane (MBA ’05) and Otavio Freire (MBA ’05), sparked by Darden’s Alumni Career Services, led to a career-defining role at AI startup Caju.AI — proving the power of purposeful networking and lifelong alumni support. Read More