How One MBA Student Is Changing the Conversation at UVA Darden
Psalms Morales (Class of 2026) was announced as the latest recipient of the Lemuel E. Lewis Bicentennial Award for Global Leadership — a unique, student-led scholarship that recognizes values-driven leadership and a commitment to building understanding across communities.
US Navy Submarine Officer Finds New Mission at UVA Darden
Jaclyn Tossavainen (Class of 2026) stood in the cramped control room of the USS Louisiana, a nuclear submarine based in Bremerton, Washington, tasked with briefing the commanding officer mere hours after reporting for duty. She had never felt pressure like this — but what she recalls now isn't fear, it's clarity. "I learned quickly how to ask for help, rely on my team and step up to the plate," she says.
Passing It On: How One UVA Darden Student’s Kombucha Starter Became a Metaphor for Mentorship
Jessa Ursabia (Class of 2025) swirls a glass jar, watching the scoby — a gelatinous, living culture — drift in its tea-filled home. Soon, it will belong to someone else.
Lagos Hustle Meets Darden Grit: How a Nigerian Risk Manager is Shaping Global Business
Anuoluwapo Rogers (Class of 2025) stands up in a crowded room. One of the senior executives of global network services at American Express has just opened the floor for questions. And Rogers, a summer intern at the company, does something that sets him apart.
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.
UVA Darden Student Isabela Batista’s Journey from Favela to Finance
When Isabela Batista (Class of 2025) left her growing business in Rio de Janeiro to attend the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, she wasn’t just pursuing an MBA — she was pushing her limits.
