Blogs at the Darden School of Business

29 May 2025 | Discover Darden

Lessons Learned: Victoria Ejimofor Reflects on Her Time at UVA Darden

Earning an MBA teaches you more than just how to be a great leader. It expands your reach, pushes you to grow and welcomes you into new communities.

29 May 2025 | Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Blog

Meet the Team: Mike Sheerin Builds Partnerships Enabling Government & Military Organizations to Thrive

Mike Sheerin joined Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) in December of 2023 as Senior Director of Business Development for military and government organizations. In addition, he supports other…

27 May 2025 | Career Corner

Strategizing for Remote Success: More Than Just Logging In

Although some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, in a post-COVID world, remote work remains a lasting part of the professional landscape. For many high-performing professionals, flexibility…

21 May 2025 | Global Voices of Darden

Darden, Through the Lens of a Software Engineer: More Than Just an MBA for Ugochukwu Ibecheozor (MBA ‘25)

Ugochukwu Ibecheozor (MBA ‘25) shares how the MBA journey challenged, reshaped, and redefined his understanding of success.

20 May 2025 | Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Blog

Resilience, Leadership and the Power of Lifelong Learning: Rachel Folmar’s Journey Through TEP and EMBA

Rachel Folmar (TEP ’23, EMBA ’25) is celebrating her second major milestone at Darden, graduating as part of the Class of 2025 with her Executive MBA. She first came to…

9 May 2025 | Global Voices of Darden

Exploring Mexico’s Business Landscape Through a Global Lens: A Week at IPADE with Chinelo Nwangwu (MBA ‘25)

Chinelo Nwangwu is a second-year MBA student in the Class of 2025 at the Darden School of Business. Before Darden, she worked as a Petroleum Engineer at a leading oil…

8 May 2025 | Darden Career Center Blog

Student Spotlight: Ryan Zhang (MBA 2025)

From Consulting to Entrepreneurship: Meet Ryan! Graduating Darden MBA student Ryan Zhang (Class of '25) embodies the spirit of transformation, charting a course from established management consulting to the dynamic…

8 May 2025 | Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Blog

Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Insights on Strategic Workforce Development

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, strategic workforce development has emerged as a cornerstone of organizational success. Moving beyond simple training, it’s a proactive and integrated approach aligning talent practices…

7 May 2025 | Discover Darden

Darden School of Business Highlights Record Rankings, Vision Ahead of 75th Anniversary

Read highlights from Dean Scott Beardsley's "State of the School" address at the 2025 Reunion Weekend.

1 May 2025 | Global Voices of Darden

Business, Reflection and Reimagined Purpose: Sarah Abogabir (EMBA ‘26) on Her Global Residency in India

Sarah Abogabir, a member of the Darden EMBA Class of 2026, recently, shared reflections from her Global Residency course in India, where she explored firsthand the intersection of culture, business…

1 May 2025 | Darden Career Center Blog

Spotlight on Venkatesh Vemulapalli, Class of 2025

This week, we’re speaking with Venkatesh Vemulapalli (MBA ’25), who wrapped up his final classes at Darden and is getting ready to graduate in just one week! With graduation just…

1 May 2025 | Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Blog

Applications Now Open: Annual Commonwealth Fellowship for Virginia Nonprofit Leaders to Attend The Executive Program

Are you a passionate leader dedicated to making a difference in a Virginia nonprofit organization? Here’s an incredible opportunity to broaden your enterprise perspective and elevate your leadership impact! The…