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Darden MBAs Make a Difference at Camp Holiday Trails While Gaining Real-World Board Experience

Since 2012, Darden students have volunteered at Camp Holiday Trails as part of Darden’s Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, serving on the board and completing strategic projects for the organization. Read More

UVA Names Darden Vice Dean as Business School’s New Leader

Yael Grushka-Cockayne, an accomplished international scholar and leader, has served on Darden’s faculty since 2009. Read More

Founders on a Mission: UVA’s 2026 i.Lab Cohort Tackles Real-World Challenges

Meet the 22 founding teams selected for this year's University of Virginia’s i.Lab Incubator are choosing to transform ambiguity into opportunity as they develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges and market needs. Read More

Small-Budget Horror is the Winning Ticket These Days

Chances are you have heard about this summer’s two surprise hits: “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” low-budget films by Gen Z directors who first built audiences on YouTube. Anthony Palomba shares insights on how to understand what is driving these films' success — and what Hollywood should learn from it. Read More

Why World Cup 2026 Tickets Are So Expensive — and Why Some Matches Still Aren’t Sold Out

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, but as the tournament kicks off, some matches are still struggling to sell out while skyrocketing ticket prices have sparked turmoil among fans. Professor Pnina Feldman shares how her research informs the ticketing dynamics around one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Read More

$43 Million Gift to UVA from Kathy and David LaCross (MBA ’78) Enables Community Partnership for Early Childhood Learning Center

The University of Virginia announced Friday a $43.4 million gift from Kathy and David LaCross (MBA '78) to the School of Education and Human Development, an investment that positions UVA to join local partners in bringing to fruition an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville. Read More