The Darden Brand Story

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Us, in so Many Words.

If "brand" is the promise of an experience, the Darden brand is that feeling you already know so well. High fidelity, low ego. More motion than commotion. Intensity and purpose. Business and beliefs. The portfolio of many Hoos and their many whys. It's knowing what Darden stands for — and living it.


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About the University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business delivers the world’s best business education experience to prepare entrepreneurial, global and responsible leaders through its MBA, Ph.D., MSBA and Executive Education programs. Darden’s top-ranked faculty is renowned for teaching excellence and advances practical business knowledge through research. Darden was established in 1955 at the University of Virginia, a top public university founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Darden School improves the world by inspiring responsible leaders through unparalleled transformational learning experiences. Darden’s values include:

  • Transformational learning experiences that develop discerning judgement and the ability to act decisively
  • A supportive and diverse community that encourages its members to collaborate and excel
  • Enduring relationships that help individuals and organizations thrive

 

What. How. Why.

Darden Student

UVA DARDEN IS NOT BUSINESS SCHOOL AS USUAL. Darden provides aspiring leaders a high-energy inspirational learning experience to connect with their purpose, learn innovative and ethical business practices, develop agility, creativity and critical thinking, and foster collaboration and community so that they are better prepared to drive performance and improve society. ’

Explore the Brand

Explore the Brand

Discover how Darden puts its values to action.