How Do You Grow an MBA Program Without Watering it Down? UVA Darden Has an Answer.
UVA Darden is expanding its Executive and Part-Time MBA programs in the Washington, D.C., area — without compromising the discussion-driven classroom model that defines the School. Vice Dean Melissa Thomas-Hunt discusses growth, scale and what it takes to build a high-engagement MBA experience for working professionals.
The Human Side of Innovation: Nick Sexton’s Leadership Lessons from the U.S. Space Force
During his time in the United States Space Force, Nick Sexton (Class of 2027) learned to think in systems.
From Entrepreneur to Crowdfunding Executive: How Arnie Katz Built a Career Helping People Help Each Other
For Arnie Katz (MBA '09), Chief Product and Technology Officer at GoFundMe, his career has been shaped by relentless curiosity, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to human-centered values.
Why an Internationally Trained Doctor Chose Darden to Rethink Healthcare
Yousef Althulth (Class of 2026) went to medical school with one goal: to serve patients and make a direct impact. After completing his medical degree and residency in Syria, he realized that impact could extend beyond direct patient care. Today, he is pursuing that vision through the Executive MBA program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Where Darden Met the Weekend: 20 Years of the Executive MBA
Twenty years ago, Darden asked working professionals to give up their weekends for something no one required them to do: real, unvarnished learning. The first Executive MBA cohort took the bet. Two decades and 1,600+ alumni later, the experiment looks less like a new format — and more like Darden being Darden.
For This Marvel Comics Writer, an MBA Is Key to Her Creative Future
Marvel Comics writer Ashley Allen (Class of 2027) chose an MBA at Darden as a strategic move intended to position her as not only an artist, but also a decision-maker on the business side of entertainment and media.
