Chasing Whole-Hearted Leadership From the Pro Soccer Pitch to Business School
For Betsy Brandon (MBA ’25), the path to becoming a leader started on the soccer field. A standout student-athlete at the University of Virginia and a former professional soccer player, Brandon found her way to UVA’s Darden School of Business by following her drive to lead with purpose, tenacity and whole-heartedness.
Let’s Do The Extraordinary: How Darden’s Thought Leadership is Shaping Business and Society
What happens when the world’s toughest challenges meet the innovative spirit of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business? At Darden, bold ideas shape business and society. Faculty tackle pressing questions — How can business prioritize all stakeholders? What makes for effective ethics guardrails? Can competitors collaborate to solve big problems? — delivering insights that drive real change.
UVA Darden Community Takes Center Stage at Tom Tom Festival 2025
As Charlottesville prepares for the 2025 Tom Tom Festival this week, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business is helping lead the charge. The festival runs from Wednesday through Sunday, and UVA Darden will be represented throughout. Here are some highlights:
One Cup of Coffee, One Life-Changing Announcement: UVA Darden Awards $338K in Genovese Fellowships
They were standing among classmates at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, coffee cups in hand, casual chatter in the air. It was Second Coffee in PepsiCo Forum — a daily ritual of connection at the heart of Darden life. But on this Monday morning, everything changed for four unsuspecting students.
Q&A: Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership and Community Ties Through Darden’s Board Fellows Program
As The Darden School of Business prepares to host its Strategic Insights in Nonprofit Management Conference on Friday, April 11, the Darden Report spoke with Professor Toni Irving and second-year student Madelyn Merchant (Class of 2025) to learn more about how Darden’s Board Fellows Program is supporting local nonprofit organizations while deepening ties between Darden and the Charlottesville community.
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.
