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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

How Saras Sarasvathy Rewrote the Rules of Entrepreneurship

After 22 years of service at Darden, Sarasvathy will retire at the end of the 2026 academic year. Through her teaching and research, Sarasvathy has shaped a generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs while producing some of Darden’s most influential and widely recognized thought leadership. Read More

‘It’s Magical in the Classroom Here’: Dr. Paul Matherne Retires From Darden

After more than a decade helping students navigate the intersection of business, medicine and leadership, Dr. Paul Matherne is retiring from Darden, capping a career that has spanned pediatric cardiology, medical research, hospital leadership and the classroom. Read More

Was Ryan Cohen’s Baffling GameStop-eBay Interview Actually Strategic?

Darden lecturer and communications expert Steve Soltis weighs in on the recent viral CNBC appearance by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen on the company's unsolicited bid for eBay. Read More

Darden Students Announce Award Winners, Graduation Speakers and Class Pledge Milestones for 2026

The Class of 2026 announced recipients of multiple honors at awards ceremonies this spring and celebrated the close of the class pledge campaigns. Read More