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Developing Authentic Leaders: Darden’s Network and Resources for Women

Darden’s full-time MBA Class of 2021 reached a school record of 40 percent women. As the School continues to develop the next generation of leaders and recruit the Class of 2023, female representation in leadership roles is more important than ever — and Darden is uniquely positioned to help…

By Maggie Dodson- June 30, 2020

Darden Community, Executive MBA, Faculty Profile, Full-Time MBA

Darden Professor Laura Morgan Roberts Outlines ‘Meaningful Action’ US Companies Can Take Against Racism

Darden Professor Laura Morgan Roberts and her co-author Ella Washington write for Harvard Business Review on how U.S. businesses must take meaningful action against racism. Read the full article to learn more.No matter your racial, political, or other identity, these events are almost impossible to escape. In…

By Maggie Dodson- June 3, 2020

Career, Darden Community, Executive MBA, Full-Time MBA

Darden Alumni Share Tips for Navigating Career Advancement in Current Climate

Our Darden Career Center colleagues recently published a great compilation of advice for students concerned about career opportunities given the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic from alumni who graduated during crises like the dot-com bubble burst, post-9/11 and the global financial crisis. The helpful tips included…

By Maggie Dodson- May 27, 2020

Alumni Profile, Career, Darden Community, diversity, Full-Time MBA

Entrepreneurial Darden MBAs Launch Natural Beauty Product Company, Empower Women of Color

Entrepreneurial spirit runs deep at Darden. Students are known to team up to leverage UVA and Darden’s resources to get a new venture off the ground, and many go on to create innovative products and business practices once they leave the on-Grounds ecosystem — putting their intensive learning experience…

By Maggie Dodson- May 21, 2020

Darden Community, Full-Time MBA, Student Profile or Feature

2020 Grad Capitalizes on Dumplings, Craft Beer and an Entrepreneurial Spirit

This weekend, Darden will celebrate its Class of 2020, virtually recognizing the culmination of two years of academic dedication and personal development. We have had the distinct honor of highlighting just a few of the incredible student stories from the graduating class here on the blog, and it’s safe…

By Maggie Dodson- May 15, 2020

Academics, Darden Community, Executive MBA, Full-Time MBA, Podcast

Dean Scott Beardsley Shares Insights on Leading, Teaching and Responding to a Pandemic

On this week’s Experience Darden and ExecMBA podcast episodes, Darden Dean Scott Beardsley joins podcast host and Director of Admissions Brett Twitty. Their conversation covers a wide range of topics, including how Dean Beardsley’s tenure at McKinsey & Co. has helped influence his work as dean and how…

By Maggie Dodson- May 5, 2020

Darden Community, Full-Time MBA, Student Profile or Feature

Graduate Women in Business Host Virtual Gender Equity Week

Darden’s student clubs and organizations are known for their unparalleled engagement in the Darden Community. Clubs organize and host week-long themed events and social opportunities throughout the school year. Here are just a few from earlier this year: Black Business Experience Week, Asia Week, Africa Business Week, Entrepreneurship…

By Maggie Dodson- May 1, 2020

Academics, Admissions, Darden Community, Darden News, Full-Time MBA

P&Q Highlights Darden’s Compassionate Approach for Students, Applicants

Darden recently announced measures being taken to ensure flexibility and compassion for applicants and students in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including new admissions processes for Round 3 and options available for the start of school for the classes of 2021 and 2022.MBA-focused publication Poets and Quants recognized…

By Maggie Dodson- April 28, 2020

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