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Meet the 8 New Faculty Members Joining UVA Darden

Eight scholars have joined the University of Virginia Darden School of Business ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. They bring valuable knowledge in key areas such as finance, accounting, marketing, business operations, strategy and data analysis. Read More

How Does the Postal Service Choose the Next Stamp? This Darden Grad Knows

Lisa Bobb-Semple (MBA '02), a veteran of the US Postal Service for nearly 20 years, was recently appointed as USPS Director of Stamp Services. The Darden Report caught up with Bobb-Semple to learn more about her vision, leadership style, and the experiences shaping her journey. Read More

Researchers Urge Closing Outdated Water Rule to Aid Colorado River Crisis

Researchers investigating the historic stresses of the American West’s water supply have identified a simple solution that could put parts of the Colorado River Basin on a more sustainable path. Read More

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Wallet

The U.S. economy is showing steady growth, while inflation continues to retreat from elevated levels that had Americans paying more. Today, signs point more strongly than in recent months to a Federal Reserve rate cut, or series of cuts. Rodney Sullivan, executive director for the Mayo Center of Asset Management at Darden, shared more context on the economic outlook. Read More

Here’s How To Build a Better Personal Budget

Writing for The Conversation, Darden professor Ray Charles “Chuck” Howard joins colleague Marcel Lukas of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to explore how optimism in financial planning might shore up your budget. Read More

UVA-Based National Education Leadership Program Continues to Build Momentum

The University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education, a prominent national education leadership development provider, today announced its new cohort of school and district leadership teams. Read More