Yael Grushka-Cockayne Isn’t Reinventing UVA Darden. She’s Betting the World Needs What It Does Best.
As UVA Darden’s 10th dean, Yael Grushka-Cockayne discusses AI, human judgment, the case method and why the School’s next chapter should build confidently on what Darden does best.
Q&A: Why is Netflix starting to look like cable TV?
Netflix built its business freeing viewers from cable television. Yet last week, the company streamed Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby, an event long associated with the cable sports network giant ESPN. Why the shift? UVA Today posed that question and others to Anthony Palomba, a streaming expert within the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
How a UVA Darden Executive Program Alumnus Helped Bring the Rotunda to Taipei
During America’s Bicentennial, a Taiwanese university president found inspiration in UVA’s Rotunda. Fifteen years later, a Darden Executive Program alumnus helped carry that vision across the Pacific.
What Did Kevin Warsh’s Fed Debut Reveal? The ‘FOMC Oracle’ Weighs In.
To help interpret the “Fed speak,” Darden Report checked in with Mickey Fortune (MBA ’26), creator of the FOMC Oracle, an AI-powered tool trained on decades of Federal Reserve transcripts, speeches and public remarks. The tool simulates how current and former Fed leaders might respond to today’s economic questions.
Why World Cup 2026 Tickets Are So Expensive — and Why Some Matches Still Aren’t Sold Out
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, but as the tournament kicks off, some matches are still struggling to sell out while skyrocketing ticket prices have sparked turmoil among fans. Professor Pnina Feldman shares how her research informs the ticketing dynamics around one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
Q&A: Why are weddings so expensive?
They say your wedding is the most special day of your life. It may also be one of the most expensive. According to the online wedding registry and planner Zola, the average U.S. wedding cost $36,000 in 2025. By contrast, the median personal income is about $45,000 per year.
