Goodwill’s New Resale Platform Is Way More High-Tech Than You Might Think
As Black Friday approaches, savvy shoppers are discovering that thrifting offers a sustainable alternative to traditional retail, with unique finds at bargain prices. One leader transforming the thrift shopping experience is Matt Kaness (MBA '02). When the opportunity to serve as CEO arose to lead GoodwillFinds eCommerce, a new social enterprise building an online marketplace for Goodwill organizations nationwide, he leapt at the chance.
From Service to Strategy, Darden Veterans Reflect on Their Journeys
Students who enroll in the Darden School of Business bring a diverse set of skills and interests to Grounds. Many also bring years of military service. The Darden Report recently visited with some of those individuals, seeking insight on their military experiences, lessons and why they chose Darden.
Military Lessons for Business Leadership: Two Darden Voices of Experience
The Darden Report caught up with Jessica Wright and Ty Schieber to learn more about their experiences and observations on leadership in military and business settings.
Conservation Is a Long Game. Dorothy Batten Is More Than Ready.
Under Darden alumna Dorothy Batten’s leadership, Oakencroft Farm & Winery is a sustainability-first enterprise in every aspect, from land management to wine production. Batten's lifelong passion for conservation informs her approach, and she hopes their sustainable methods will spread as climate changes continues to threaten the environment and human thriving.
UVA Darden’s Dawna Clarke Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dawna Clarke, senior assistant dean of admissions at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, was honored with Poets&Quants’ first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in Business School Admissions.
Decision Analysis Society Awards Professor Emeritus Samuel Bodily Its Highest Honor
Samuel E. Bodily, the John Tyler Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Frank P. Ramsey medal for distinguished contributions in decision analysis.
