Interim Dean Mike Lenox Outlines Priorities for Darden at Introductory Session
Mike Lenox has a clear goal for his time as interim dean: to position the University of Virginia Darden School of Business for sustained success long after his term ends.
Q&A: The Path Ahead for UVA Darden With Interim Dean Mike Lenox
Now in his 18th year in teaching and leadership roles at Darden and UVA, Lenox said he’s excited to step in and help the School keep building momentum toward its 75th anniversary, which occurs in 2030, while preparing for the School’s next permanent dean. The Darden Report caught up with Lenox to learn more about his early thinking and planning.
‘First Coffee’ launches Scott Beardsley’s first full week as UVA’s 10th president
The aroma of coffee filled the lobby of Madison Hall Monday morning as new University of Virginia President Scott Beardsley brought the Darden School of Business’s longstanding “First Coffee” tradition to the Office of the President.
University of Virginia names Scott C. Beardsley as the University’s 10th president
In a unanimous vote Friday, the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors selected Scott C. Beardsley, dean of the UVA Darden School of Business, as the University’s 10th president.
Meet Alexa Bartels: UVA Darden’s Student Association President
Anytime Alexa Bartels (Class of 2026) thinks of Darden, she smiles. The University of Virginia Darden School of Business, she says, is a place that radiates energy, fueled by little sleep, long days and a lot of joy. That spirit defines Bartels’ time at Darden and her leadership as president of the Darden Student Association (DSA).
The Darden Stories You Read the Most in 2025
This year, readers particularly connected with pieces that kept them apprised of business and political developments or offered practical insight they could use in their daily life, all while deepening their sense of connection to the Darden community.
