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The Lasting Lessons of Warren Buffett: UVA Darden Students Make the Pilgrimage to Omaha

On a trip this spring to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, a financial pilgrimage famously dubbed the “Woodstock for Capitalists," Darden students were immersed in a weekend of long-term investing. Read More

Q&A: Could You Soon Pay for Groceries With Gold?

Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation that would make that state the 16th to allow consumers to use gold to pay for purchases and settle debts. Darden professor Ian Appel shares insights on gold, Bitcoin and spending with your investments. Read More

As the Colorado River Crisis Deepens, UVA Darden Research Points to a Simple Fix

Years of drought and political posturing have pushed one of the most crucial water sources in the American West to the breaking point. Research from Peter Debaere points to a simple solution that could put parts of the Colorado River Basin on a more sustainable path. Read More

What the Indy 500 Reveals About the Future of Live Sports

Darden professor Anthony Palomba discusses he economics behind the Indy 500’s resurgence, what broadcasters are learning about Gen Z audiences and why live sports remain one of television’s most valuable assets. Read More

Darden’s Christoph Herpfer Named One of “Best 40 Under 40 Business Professors” by Poets & Quants

Citing his holistic teaching approach, research with real-world application, and pioneering work to develop Darden's healthcare offerings, Poets & Quants named Christoph Herpfer to its list of the Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors for 2026. Read More

Darden Class of 2026 Graduates Urged Focus on the ‘Small e and i’ Experiences and Impacts in Their Future

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business honored 524 new graduates at its academic regalia ceremony on 16 May before they walked the Lawn for UVA Final Exercises on 17 May. Read More