Blogs at the Darden School of Business

18 February 2025 | Discover Darden

Leadership and Legacy: Darden Black Alumni in Conversation

Hosted by the Black Professional MBA student organization, this alumni panel highlights the power of the Darden network and leadership journeys.

17 February 2025 | Discover Darden

Leaning In With Gender Equity Representative Jaclyn Tossavainen (Class of 2026)

Gender Equity Representative Jaclyn Tossavainen (Class of 2026) discusses how the Darden MBA is equipping her to merge her passions for women's empowerment and entrepreneurship.

14 February 2025 | Darden Career Center Blog

Taking Recruiting Operations to the Next Level

Introducing Director of Recruiting Operations, Abby Stauffer The Darden Career Center started 2025 off strong with a new, but familiar, face taking on a leading role in the employer engagement…

12 February 2025 | Institute for Business in Society at Darden

Tackling Health Care Innovation: Our Journey at the 2025 Kellogg Biotech Competition

As a team of five Darden MBA students, we recently dove headfirst into one of healthcare's most pressing challenges at the prestigious Kellogg Biotech + Healthcare Competition. Sponsored by industry…

10 February 2025 | Discover Darden

Darden’s Health Care Initiative

Professor Christoph Herpfer and Marc Ruggiano share insights on the establishment and progress of Darden's Health Care Initiative, and what this means for prospective MBA students.

10 February 2025 | Discover Darden

All About The Darden Interview

Here is what you need to know when preparing for the Darden interview process.

6 February 2025 | Darden Career Center Blog

Tap into Darden Talent Through the Batten Venture Internship Program

To foster entrepreneurship and increase exposure to different industries, Darden offers the Batten Venture Internship Program (BVIP) for 10-week summer internships between the First and Second Years. This program supports…

31 January 2025 | Discover Darden

Darden Experts Share Insights on Ethical AI & What’s Next

Senior Associate Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Professor Raj Venkatesan discuss the implications of ethical AI in business, and why prospective MBA students should take note.

27 January 2025 | Discover Darden

Get to Know the Mayo Center: Asset Management Courses, Clubs & Career Advice

Whether you could use a refresher on the definition of "venture capital" or consider yourself an Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) pro, there's something for every prospective student in this webinar.

23 January 2025 | Career Corner

Alumni Career Services Annual Book Reviews

Find out which ones made the cut and which ones missed the mark. Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam Alter Reviewed by…

17 January 2025 | Global Voices of Darden

Crossing Borders and Finish Lines: A Darden China Alumni Association Interview with Peng (Calvin) Xi

The following interview with Peng (Calvin) Xi (Class of '09) is part of a 2025 Expert Dialogue Series coordinated by the Darden China Alumni Association and current student volunteers.

16 January 2025 | Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Blog

Why First-Time Managers Need MBA-Level Training – Even Without an Actual MBA

The leap from individual contributor to first-time manager is a challenging transition. Suddenly, it’s not just about your own performance but about leading others, navigating team dynamics, and aligning departmental…