Hund-Mejean Receives Abbott Award for Contributions to UVA Darden
In a ceremony during Darden Reunion Weekend, Martina Hund-Mejean (MBA ’88), former CFO of Mastercard Worldwide, was honored with the Charles C. Abbott Award. The highest accolade bestowed by the Alumni Association Board of Directors recognizes a University of Virginia Darden School of Business graduate who has made and continues to make significant contributions to the School’s legacy.
Why Noncompete Agreements Create Such Angst in a Knowledge Economy
The Federal Trade Commission issued a ruling this week that bars companies from implementing noncompete agreements on employees. Lillien Ellis, Darden professor and expert on psychology of intellectual property ownership, protection and theft, shares her thoughts about the FTC regulation announcement and the way ahead.
Darden Announces Second Year of The Executive Leadership Program Scholarships
The Darden School Foundation recently announced the opening of applications for two scholarships to its renowned The Executive Program (TEP) for the session that begins this fall. The Commonwealth Fellowships, the equivalent value of a $43,350 scholarship, will be awarded to two leaders working for a nonprofit organization in Virginia.
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.”
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.
How a Shark Tank Alumna Nurtures Career Growth, Community at Darden
In this conversation, Sonia Hounsell (MBA '99), co-founder of reusable travel toothbrush and toothpaste FunkkOFF! TeethRefreshers and Shark Tank entrepreneur, reflects on her Darden days and how and why she chooses to give back.
