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The Human Side of Innovation: Nick Sexton’s Leadership Lessons from the U.S. Space Force

During his time in the United States Space Force, Nick Sexton (Class of 2027) learned to think in systems. Read More

Search Committee Begins Process to Select UVA Darden’s 10th Dean

The University of Virginia has convened a search committee to guide the process of identifying and recommending candidates to serve as the 10th Dean of the UVA Darden School of Business. Read More

A Marathon, Not a Sprint: Thriving Through a Three-Year Part-Time MBA

When Samantha Karp arrived at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in the late summer of 2023, the Part-Time MBA program was still finding its footing. Rather than simply moving through it, she chose to help shape what it would become. Read More

Why an Internationally Trained Doctor Chose Darden to Rethink Healthcare

Yousef Althulth (Class of 2026) went to medical school with one goal: to serve patients and make a direct impact. After completing his medical degree and residency in Syria, he realized that impact could extend beyond direct patient care. Today, he is pursuing that vision through the Executive MBA program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Read More

Leading with Heart: Sinmi Oyekola’s Path to Purpose at Darden

Sinmi Oyekola (Class of 2026) is doing her best to cut through that hustle and bustle. A dual-degree student pursuing both an MBA from Darden and a Master of Public Policy from the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, she somehow, she still finds the time to slow down, truly connect, and to ask people how they’re really doing. Read More

A Shared Language: How a Part-Time MBA Became a Family Journey

Zenilman completed the part-time MBA program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in December 2025. Nusbaum began his own journey just months earlier, a decision shaped, in part, by years spent watching his wife prepare for class. Read More