UVA Darden School of Business

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Founded in 1954, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business improves society by developing principled leaders for the world of practical affairs.

After decades of leading teams, Peter Kim (MBA ’00) chose a role with no direct reports. Why?Kim had been a CEO, CMO and...
09/17/2026

After decades of leading teams, Peter Kim (MBA ’00) chose a role with no direct reports. Why?

Kim had been a CEO, CMO and chief strategy officer. But when it came time to plan his next chapter, he didn’t want to simply repeat the last one.

Through Darden’s Life Design Lab and the Armstrong Center for Alumni Career Services, he explored what might fit better. His answer took him back to Forrester Research and toward work at the intersection of AI and marketing.

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UVA Darden has been named the No. 5 business school in the U.S. by Bloomberg Businessweek! The recognition includes a No...
09/15/2026

UVA Darden has been named the No. 5 business school in the U.S. by Bloomberg Businessweek!

The recognition includes a No. 1 ranking among public business schools, as well as top 10 finishes for networking (No. 8) and compensation (No. 10). The School also climbed 10 places in the learning category, highlighting the strength of Darden’s classroom and student experiences.

Read more: https://utm.io/usUQA

Congratulations to Paul Nelson (MBA ’77) on receiving the 2026 Harry N. Lewis Distinguished Service Award! Established i...
09/15/2026

Congratulations to Paul Nelson (MBA ’77) on receiving the 2026 Harry N. Lewis Distinguished Service Award!

Established in honor of Harry N. Lewis (MBA ’57), the award celebrates alumni who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to Darden through volunteer leadership and engagement.

Known for his “gentle push to always make us better,” Paul has spent decades volunteering for Darden by leading reunions, serving on the Alumni Association Board and finding meaningful ways to keep his classmates engaged and connected.

Read more: https://utm.io/usSx0

We’re thrilled to see Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, sharing her perspective on what it ...
09/14/2026

We’re thrilled to see Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, sharing her perspective on what it means to lead a business school in the AI era.

As Darden’s 10th dean, Grushka-Cockayne brings 17 years of experience at the School, including years of work focused on AI, forecasting and decision-making.

Her perspective: As technology becomes more powerful, distinctly human capabilities like judgment context and curiosity become even more important.

Read more: https://utm.io/usQUw

09/11/2026

“To truly never forget, you have to remember out loud.” — Marco Amalfitano (Class of 2027)

At dawn, the Darden Military Association and the Darden Run Club gathered to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, first responders, veterans and communities forever changed by that day.

Twenty-five years later, UVA Darden remembers the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Congratulations to the outstanding students recognized at UVA Darden’s 2026 Fall Awards Ceremony!The Darden community ca...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to the outstanding students recognized at UVA Darden’s 2026 Fall Awards Ceremony!

The Darden community came together to celebrate those whose academic achievement, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to their classmates and community stood out throughout the year.

Meet this year’s award recipients: https://drdn.mba/4qNNmFe

Take a trip through the archives with us 📸While Grounds may have changed over the years, the things that make the Darden...
09/02/2026

Take a trip through the archives with us 📸

While Grounds may have changed over the years, the things that make the Darden experience special remain the same: a vibrant community, a transformative learning experience and connections that last a lifetime.

Gavin Aydelotte (EMBA ’26) and Colin Graham (Class of 2027) have a message for companies racing to deploy AI agents: You...
09/01/2026

Gavin Aydelotte (EMBA ’26) and Colin Graham (Class of 2027) have a message for companies racing to deploy AI agents: You can’t trust what you haven’t tested.

Aydelotte, COO and co-founder of SnowCrash Labs, and Graham, an analyst at the company, work to identify dangerous AI behaviors before they reach production. This comes as businesses give AI agents more autonomy and access to code, customers, records and money.

Their advice? Security controls aren’t enough. Businesses need rigorous testing, clear accountability and a reliable way to stop or reroute an AI system.

Read more at The Darden Report: https://drdn.mba/461IDX7

Kristina Alimard (MBA ’03) went looking for a job. C. Ray Smith (MBA ’58) helped her find a career.In 2003, Kristina tur...
08/27/2026

Kristina Alimard (MBA ’03) went looking for a job. C. Ray Smith (MBA ’58) helped her find a career.

In 2003, Kristina turned to the legendary Darden professor for advice. Smith’s unexpected introduction to UVIMCO changed the trajectory of her career. She stayed for 23 years, ultimately becoming chief operating officer, and learned lessons about investing and leadership that extend far beyond the markets.

Read more at The Darden Report: https://drdn.mba/4y01Y6U

Join us in welcoming six new faculty members to UVA Darden!Michael Berthold, Chris Dobmeier, Richard Maxwell, Noah Myung...
08/24/2026

Join us in welcoming six new faculty members to UVA Darden!

Michael Berthold, Chris Dobmeier, Richard Maxwell, Noah Myung, Ryann Noe and Arabella Pollack bring expertise spanning analytics, communication, finance, data analytics and decision sciences, strategy, ethics, entrepreneurship and marketing.

From a former CEO and co-founder of an open-source analytics company to a Darden MBA alumna with more than 20 years of industry experience, our new faculty bring an impressive range of academic and professional perspectives to the School.

Read more at The Darden Report: https://drdn.mba/4cZWW26

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