From Washing Dishes to Wall Street: A Michelin Star Chef’s Journey to UVA Darden
Darden students have varied and interesting career histories, but for Charles Verheggen (Class of 2026), the journey from dishwashing in the Netherlands, to a chef in a three-Michelin-star restaurant in New York, all the way to Darden and a future in investment banking has been especially unconventional.
Six Years After Playing in the Super Bowl, He’s Tackling His Next Challenge: Business School
Kiser was 24 then, a rookie playing for the Los Angeles Rams, and on the heels of an outstanding career at the University of Virginia. The two-time All-America linebacker for the Cavaliers was primarily a special teams player for the Rams during their Super Bowl LIII matchup against the New England Patriots, meaning he was on the field for the opening kickoff of a game more than 98 million people across the world watched.
Beyond the Headlines: Darden’s Exceptional Career Outcomes
The Darden Report checked in with Jeff McNish, senior assistant dean of Darden’s Career Center, to gather a more complete picture about the School’s 2024 figures and to discuss the School’s approach to assisting MBAs with landing a job and developing rewarding careers.
How a Family Restaurant Sparked Vincent Truong’s Career Transformation at UVA Darden
Vincent Truong (Class of 2025) didn’t have to look far for inspiration when deciding his career path. Growing up in Orange County, California, his family owned a Vietnamese restaurant, and even though it has since shuttered, it sparked something lasting in him.
Goodwill’s New Resale Platform Is Way More High-Tech Than You Might Think
As Black Friday approaches, savvy shoppers are discovering that thrifting offers a sustainable alternative to traditional retail, with unique finds at bargain prices. One leader transforming the thrift shopping experience is Matt Kaness (MBA '02). When the opportunity to serve as CEO arose to lead GoodwillFinds eCommerce, a new social enterprise building an online marketplace for Goodwill organizations nationwide, he leapt at the chance.
2024-25 Employment Report Shows Strong Career Outcomes
The Class of 2024 of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business achieved strong career outcomes according to data from the School’s forthcoming 2024–25 Employment Report.
