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Academics, Admissions, Darden News, Full-Time MBA

A Quick Guide to the MBA Rankings

Today’s post is authored by Senior Executive Director for Global Affairs and Enterprise Initiatives Marc Johnson (EMBA ’13). A proud Darden alumnus, Johnson is responsible for guiding and advocating for Darden’s global strategy, initiatives and engagement, working alongside leaders across Darden to extend the School’s impact and…

By Maggie Dodson- January 16, 2020

Admissions, Events, Full-Time MBA, Podcast

On the Road: Darden Hosts Admissions Events in Latin America

¡Hola! | Olá | Hello!Beginning next week, Executive Director of Admissions Dawna Clarke will be traveling throughout Latin America, hosting networking events for admitted students and local alumni, information sessions for prospective students and open interviews with Round 2 applicants.Admitted students and Round 2 applicants will receive special email invitations…

By Maggie Dodson- January 10, 2020

Academics, Darden News, Faculty Profile, Full-Time MBA

Darden’s Lalin Anik Named MBA Professor of the Year

Poets & Quants has named Darden Professor Lalin Anik its 2019 MBA Professor of the Year.The Darden Report describes Anik’s rise from Darden newcomer to integral faculty contributor.A professor in the Marketing area, Anik joined Darden ahead of the 2015–16 academic year and quickly became an…

By Maggie Dodson- January 8, 2020

Admissions, Darden Community, Full-Time MBA

MBA Students Discuss Darden Culture and Community

Second Year Darden students were recently featured as part of a three-part video series (along with Dean Scott Beardsley and standout Professor Lalin Anik), hosted by MBA-focused publication Poets and Quants. During a sit-down interview with Editor-in-Chief John Byrne, the three students shared their personal…

By Maggie Dodson- January 7, 2020

Admissions, Application Tips, Full-Time MBA, webinar

Finishing Your App: Round 2 Application Hotline and Webinar Recap

Darden’s Round 2 application deadline is just days away! To help prepare applicants for the upcoming 6 January deadline, Director of Admissions Brett Twitty hosted an application hotline webinar to answer your questions and provide a few last-minute application tips.View the recording:https://youtu.be/8pWjCTEcUn8&nbsp…

By Maggie Dodson- January 3, 2020

Career, Full-Time MBA

‘Something for Everyone:’ First Year Students Participate in Coast-to-Coast Job Treks

Darden First Year students participated in a full seven days of career programming in late November, part of a dedicated internship recruitment prep effort led by the Career Development Center (CDC). A recap of the week was captured on The Darden Report:The week included Job Treks to industry hotbeds…

By Maggie Dodson- December 23, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips, Darden Community, Full-Time MBA

Webinar Recap — Why the Opportunities Have Never Been Better for International Students at Darden

Earlier this week, Darden Admissions, the Career Development Center and current students teamed up for a webinar focused on Darden’s international community, and why the opportunities have never been better for international students at Darden.Topics covered in the session included: Highlights of Charlottesville’s and Darden’s international…

By Maggie Dodson- December 18, 2019

Admissions, Application Tips, Full-Time MBA, webinar

Webinar Recap — Don’t Stress, You’ve Got This: Round Two Application Advice

Earlier this week, Executive Director of Admissions Dawna Clarke and Assistant Director Taylor Fisher hosted a webinar featuring commonly asked questions and best practices for Round 2 applicants. Darden’s Round 2 deadline is just a few weeks away: 6 January at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.kWidget.embed…

By Maggie Dodson- December 13, 2019