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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

Q&A: Darden Alumni Leaders Share Venture Capital Insight

Two Darden alumni who will be participating in the upcoming University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference on their experiences in venture capital and how Darden prepared them for success. Read More

ESG at a Crossroads

Darden research puts ESG investing under the microscope and finds a path for more impact, featuring insights from professor Pedro Matos and Darden alumni. Read More

How Reading The Morning Paper Inspired an Alumnus’ Mission to Shape Ethical Leadership

Late last year, Bachand and wife Phyllis — both members of Darden’s Principal Donors Society — made a significant commitment to the University of Virginia. Their $5 million gift, matched by an additional $5 million from the University's Bicentennial Professors Fund, established the Stephen E. Bachand University Professorship in support of business ethics. Read More

Darden Alumni’s Sustainable Energy Company Named to ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024’ List

Fast Company has named Darden alumni-founded company Husk Power Systems to their list of The World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024, including a number one ranking in the energy category. Read More