Leadership
13 August 2026

UVA Darden’s Nonprofit Executive in Residence to Help Students Practice Board Work Before They Get in the Game

Dr. Kelli Palmer, the Golub Capital Board Fellows Nonprofit Executive in Residence for Darden's Full-Time MBAs, has served on nonprofit boards at Elon University, University of Virginia Physicians Group, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and many others.

11 August 2026

Before the Cold Calls, a Chorus: UVA Darden’s Newest Students Get Started

Before their first case discussions and cold calls, 528 incoming UVA Darden MBA students began the academic year with CavMan, “The Good Old Song” and a challenge from the School’s new dean: Create the Darden education for one another.

07 August 2026

Be Kind, Empathetic and Ethical: 20 Questions With Gordy Crawford (MBA ’71)

In this edition of 20 Questions, Crawford looks back on lessons learned, looks to the future of investment management and dispenses a little advice on enjoying retirement.

05 August 2026

Marketing the Mission: Navy Federal CMO Shares Strategies for Growing a Brand Focused on Serving the Military Community

Darden Executive MBA students and members of the Darden community had the opportunity to hear insights on marketing and brand-building from the chief marketing officer of the largest credit union in the United States.

04 August 2026

How Georgia Ports Authority CEO Reframed His Leadership Before Taking on His Biggest Role

When Kevin Price (TEP '26) agreed to become CEO of Georgia Ports Authority, he realized he needed more than his own experience to be prepared. Enter The Executive Program.

03 August 2026

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.