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UVA Darden Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning Examines AI as Disruptive Force in Talent and Workforce Development

Convening attendees from the education, private, and government and public policy sectors, the Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business examined how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the evolving landscape of lifelong learning and workforce development at its inaugural “The Future of Learning at Work Summit.” Read More

Day for Darden 2024: Fueling the Future with Record Support

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business marked a significant milestone during Day for Darden 2024, rallying the community to raise $1.02 million. The event on 10 April attracted 1,465 donors. Read More

New Darden Research Uncovers Disparities in Federal STEM-Related Contracts

New research from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business shows that women-owned and minority-owned businesses remain severely underrepresented in the fast-growing and highly paid segment of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-related federal contracts. Read More

Darden Cements Best Rankings Year Ever, Climbing to Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business reached a new milestone, climbing to No. 10 overall and No. 2 among public schools in this year’s U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best graduate business programs in the United States. Combined with other rankings this academic year, 2024 has emerged as Darden’s best ranking year ever. Read More

Why the Gender Pay Gap Persists in American Businesses

Darden professor Allison Elias, author of "The Rise of Corporate Feminism," on the history of the continuing gender pay gap, where things stand today and new research on possible solutions. Read More

A Pickleball Hobby Became Their Business. How Darden Is Helping Them With Next Steps

These Darden students first saw pickleball as a way to exercise and make new friends. Two years later, pickleball is what consumes their lives 40 hours a week through their startup Play Henry. Read More