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Getting to Racial Equity: Committing to Change Is Easier Than Actually Changing

A renewed push for racial justice and equity amid protests and civil unrest brought issues of diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront in business. Darden Global Chief Diversity Officer Martin Davidson examines the landscape and how Darden is doing its part. Read More

Grit Coffee Founders Form a Unique Blend After Experiences at UVA Darden

The love that entrepreneurs Brandon Wooten, Brad Uhl (MBA '15) and Dan FitzHenry (MBA '18) have for the University of Virginia is pretty obvious — just check out their coffee. Read More

CEO Voices: Muhtar Kent on How Communication Revitalized the Coca-Cola Brand

In the latest episode of their CEO Voices: Leading With Communication podcast, Darden Professors June West and Steve Soltis interview former The Coca-Cola Co. Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent. Read More

Darden Alumna Named UVA Alumni Association CEO

Lily West (MBA '12) served as interim CEO during the last six months of the nationwide search and had served as chief operating officer since January 2018. Read More

American Nutrition Association CEO Recalls Scary Path to New Professional Passion

Michael Stroka (MBA/JD '95) was a high flying consultant with BCG until a downward health spiral forced him to redefine his purpose and emerge a leader in the nutrition industry. Read More

UVA Darden Communication Professors’ Podcast Debuts With Delta Chairman Frank Blake

Professors June West and Steve Soltis speak with Frank Blake, former CEO of The Home Depot and current chairman of Delta Airlines, who led a massive overhaul of The Home Depot's business and customer-service models while revitalizing its internal culture. Read More