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Darden Final Exercises Weekend 2026: What to Know
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business will celebrate the Class of 2026 during UVA Final Exercises Weekend, 15 –17 May. Learn about key dates, logistics and more information here. Read MoreAI Is Great at “Normal Science,” but Breakthroughs Still Belong to People
In a recent capstone presentation, Darden professor Keith McCormick offered a grounded perspective on what AI can and cannot do today. According to McCormick, AI excels at what science philosopher Thomas Kuhn calls “normal science,” but may fall short of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI) without some new scientific breakthrough that changes the current paradigm. Read MoreDr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez to Lead UVA Partnership for Leaders in Education
The University of Virginia has named Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez as the next executive director of the nationally recognized UVA Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE), a program that has helped transform school systems serving millions of students across the country. Read MoreState of the School 2026: Mike Lenox Sets the Stage for UVA Darden’s Next Chapter
This State of the School address featured an update from Interim Dean Mike Lenox on the School’s 2026 Launchpad for maintaining Darden’s exceptional momentum during a time of transition, the Charles C. Abbott Award being awarded to Peter M. Grant II (MBA ’86), the presentation of a record $9.3 million in reunion giving and updates on the ongoing construction projects on Grounds. Read MoreHorsepower: How a Longshot Win Sparked a Darden Venture
When the Thoroughbred filly Ivy Garden crossed the finish line first — at 11 to 1 odds to win a $55,000 Maiden race — last September at Colonial Downs, the celebration was so ebullient it not only solidified friendships but also expanded the fledgling venture of Ivy Garden’s part-owners, Darden students IV Hendrix (Class of 2026) and Xavier Vecchio (Class of 2026). Read More
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