
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.

Military Lessons for Business Leadership: Two Darden Voices of Experience
The Darden Report caught up with Jessica Wright and Ty Schieber to learn more about their experiences and observations on leadership in military and business settings.

Conservation Is a Long Game. Dorothy Batten Is More Than Ready.
Under Darden alumna Dorothy Batten’s leadership, Oakencroft Farm & Winery is a sustainability-first enterprise in every aspect, from land management to wine production. Batten's lifelong passion for conservation informs her approach, and she hopes their sustainable methods will spread as climate changes continues to threaten the environment and human thriving.

Food Startup ‘Ethiopian Delights’ Serves Cultural Connection
Read the story of Beza Bisrat (MBA '24), who focused on her heritage, cooking skills and business acumen to found a food startup called “Ethiopian Delights” with some help from UVA Darden's entrepreneurial community and resources.

From Pro Golfer to Entrepreneur: Kelly Okun’s Mission to Transform Women’s Sports
As a former professional golfer turned entrepreneur and MBA candidate at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Kelly Okun (Class of 2025) is driving change on and off the course.

‘I Actually Cried’: The Scholarship Call That Brought This Argentinian to Darden
Ines de Estrada (MBA ’24), a recent graduate of Darden and a member of Amazon Web Services’ HR Leadership Development Program, on her journey, the impact of that life-changing scholarship and why she’s committed to giving back.

Discovery of Wild Hops Brews New Possibilities at This Virginia Farm
The discovery of all-American hops on Greenmont Farms, co-owned and operated by Darden professor Meghan Murray, promises a more sustainable business model and hyper-local craft beer in central Virginia.