Speaking at UVA Darden, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson said inflation is too high and policymakers must weigh a "cascade" of economic shocks. He also discussed Fed credibility, how AI adoption could reshape growth and what lies beneath a stable labor market.
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New research co-authored by UVA Darden assistant professor Christoph Herpfer finds that banks are pricing physical climate risk into corporate loans—but, surprisingly, those risk premiums are often overinflated.
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.
UVA Darden alumni and friends made $29 million in new fundraising commitments in FY26, including a record $6.9 million Annual Fund. The results sustained strong post-campaign momentum and positioned the School for its next chapter under Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne.
On a trip this spring to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, a financial pilgrimage famously dubbed the “Woodstock for Capitalists,” Darden students were immersed in a weekend of long-term investing.
Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation that would make that state the 16th to allow consumers to use gold to pay for purchases and settle debts. Darden professor Ian Appel shares insights on gold, Bitcoin and spending with your investments.
Citing his holistic teaching approach, research with real-world application, and pioneering work to develop Darden’s healthcare offerings, Poets & Quants named Christoph Herpfer to its list of the Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors for 2026.
Darden lecturer and communications expert Steve Soltis weighs in on the recent viral CNBC appearance by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen on the company’s unsolicited bid for eBay.
Peter Grant, a veteran investor and University of Virginia leader, has been named the recipient of the UVA Darden School of Business’ highest alumni honor, recognizing decades of leadership, service and philanthropic impact.
