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Inside UVAInside UVA with Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia Gregory FairchildSince 2001, Gregory Fairchild has taught strategic management, entrepreneurship, and ethics in Darden's MBA and Executive Education programs. He has received several awards for teaching excellence at the Darden School and serves as the Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia. He joins us today to talk about his leadership in expanding UVA's presence in Northern Virginia and to celebrate the grand opening of UVA Northern Virginia.2025-02-2727 min
Women AdvancingWomen And AI With Yael Grushka-Cockayne, University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business Vice Dean And AI LeadWhat does it take to lead in a world shaped by innovation and change? This episode explores the intersection of technology, education, and leadership with Yael Grushka-Cockayne, Professor and Vice Dean for Professional Degree Programs at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Yael shares her insights on the transformative power of AI in education, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents for women in the field. She also delves into her personal journey as a woman in leadership, marked by a deep passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative educational experiences...2025-02-1840 min
Experience DardenExperience Darden #296: Office Hours Spotlight | Darden Health Care InitiativeIn this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours’ faculty spotlight series. This episode features a conversation with Professors Christoph Herpfer and Marc Ruggiano, two faculty members involved with the Darden’s Health Care Initiative, hosted by the Institute for Business in Society. We talk with Chris and Marc about healthcare-related curricular and co-curricular opportunities at Darden, the healthcare ecosystem at the University of Virginia, challenges with healthcare delivery in the United States and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the...2025-02-071h 01
The ExecMBA PodcastExecMBA Podcast #358: Office Hours Spotlight | Darden Health Care InitiativeIn this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours’ faculty spotlight series. This episode features a conversation with Professors Christoph Herpfer and Marc Ruggiano, two faculty members involved with the Darden’s Health Care Initiative, hosted by the Institute for Business in Society. We talk with Chris and Marc about healthcare-related curricular and co-curricular opportunities at Darden, the healthcare ecosystem at the University of Virginia, challenges with healthcare delivery in the United States and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the...2025-02-071h 01
The ExecMBA PodcastExecMBA Podcast #343: Catching up with Greg Fairchild, Dean and CEO, UVA Northern VirginiaIn this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Darden faculty member and Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia, Greg Fairchild. In this conversation, we talk with Greg about the inspiration for UVA Northern Virginia, where things stand with their current plans, their strategy and vision for the road ahead and more. This episode is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about UVA and Darden’s efforts in the Washington, DC metro area.
2024-10-1142 min
Experience DardenExperience Darden #279: Catching up with Greg Fairchild, Dean and CEO, UVA Northern VirginiaIn this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Darden faculty member and Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia, Greg Fairchild. In this conversation, we talk with Greg about the inspiration for UVA Northern Virginia, where things stand with their current plans, their strategy and vision for the road ahead and more. This episode is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about UVA and Darden’s efforts in the Washington, DC metro area.
2024-10-1142 min
Experience DardenExperience Darden #255: Spotlight on UVA Venture Capital ConferenceIn this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we’re excited to highlight an upcoming event – the University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference taking place at Sands Family Grounds in Arlington, Virginia on Friday, 12 April. In honor of this year’s conference, we recently connected with two second year students in Darden’s Full-Time MBA Class of 2024, Malcolm Stewart and Ellie Jamison, to talk about Venture Capital at Darden – what resources and courses are available to students, advice for prospective students interested in VC and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check o...2024-04-1129 minExperience DardenExperience Darden #250: Student Spotlight | Aidan ConnellIn this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Aidan Connell. Aidan is a MBA/M.Ed student in UVA Darden’s Full-Time MBA Class of 2024, and we recently connected with him to talk more about his background, his decision to pursue an MBA/M.Ed dual degree, what he’s enjoyed about his second year, his advice for prospective students and more. Aidan also shares more about a case he is currently writing on educational leadership. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, click the link the description to check out the Discover Darden Admi...2024-03-0836 min
The ExecMBA PodcastExecMBA Podcast #313: Comparing Darden’s Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA ProgramsIn this episode, Brett Twitty and Ali Torres discuss the similarities and differences between UVA Darden’s Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA programs. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, click the link the description to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.
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For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, click the link the description to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @da...2024-03-0845 min
Experience DardenExperience Darden #237: Faculty Spotlight | Ayana YoungeIn this special edition of the podcast, we catch up with Ayana Younge. Younge is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Leadership and Organizational Behavior area at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and her research lies at the intersection of emotions, social hierarchy, and interpersonal processes. We talk with Younge about her journey to Darden, what it’s like to teach in Darden’s core curriculum, her elective – People, Purpose and the Power of Relationships, as well as her work with the PhD Project. Founded in 1994, The PhD Project seeks to diversify corporate America by div...2023-11-2151 min
The ExecMBA PodcastExecMBA Podcast #298: Faculty Spotlight | Ayana YoungeIn this special edition of the podcast, we catch up with Ayana Younge. Younge is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Leadership and Organizational Behavior area at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and her research lies at the intersection of emotions, social hierarchy, and interpersonal processes. We talk with Younge about her journey to Darden, what it’s like to teach in Darden’s core curriculum, her elective – People, Purpose and the Power of Relationships, as well as her work with the PhD Project. Founded in 1994, The PhD Project seeks to diversify corporate America by div...2023-11-2151 min
Brain for BusinessSeries 2, Episode 8 - The curious history of business school classes for executives' wives, with Professor Allison Elias, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Professor Rolv Petter Storvik Amdam, BI Norwegian Business SchoolAn MBA is seen by many aspiring executives as a rite of passage and a necessary step in order to develop their network, hone their skills and fine-tune their hard won business acumen. While once upon a time the top business schools tended to serve an almost exclusively male audience, thankfully these days business schools around the world make a significant effort to enhance the diversity of their student bodies and to be as inclusive as possible. Yet as our guests today have highlighted in recent research, in an odd twist of history, those same universities catering for an essentially...2022-12-1431 min
NPR's Mountain Stage998- Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mary Gauthier, Darden Smith, Frances Luke Accord, Cole ChaneyThis episode was recorded on September 25th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mary Gauthier, Darden Smith, Frances Luke Accord, and Cole Chaney. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3Gr13om2022-11-092h 41NPR's Mountain Stage998- Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mary Gauthier, Darden Smith, Frances Luke Accord, Cole ChaneyThis episode was recorded on September 25th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mary Gauthier, Darden Smith, Frances Luke Accord, and Cole Chaney. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3Gr13om
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UVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 16: How Our Application Review Process WorksWhat happens after you press submit? Who is reading your application? What does ‘holistic review’ actually mean? Director of Admissions Catie Yeilding answers these questions – and many more – as she shares insights about Darden Admissions’ evaluation process.
2022-09-0109 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 15: Interview TipsAt Darden, the Admissions interview is conversational. But what exactly does this mean? Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner offers tips for approaching this conversation, including the importance of knowing your story, the value of focusing on your “why” and why the interview is a great opportunity for you to continue to learn about Darden. Interested in even more interview-related advice? Be sure to check out our longer Experience Darden podcast episode all about the Darden interview.
2022-09-0114 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 14: Staying Engaged After You Press SubmitYou’ve pressed submit. Congratulations! But now what? Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke offers advice for how applicants can stay engaged and use this time productively.
2022-09-0110 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 13: Additional CommentsThe Additional Comments section of the UVA Darden application is just that – additional. However, it is also space for applicants to offer context for information in their application, including academic performance, career path, recommender choice and more. Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner shares tips for utilizing the Additional Comments section of the application.
2022-09-0106 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 12: Recommendation(s)Who makes a good recommender? Director of Admissions, Women’s Recruiting Haley Whitlock Gyory chats about the UVA Darden recommendation process, including tips on recommender choice, the value of getting organized before approaching your recommender and why it’s important for your recommender know your target deadline.
2022-09-0110 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 11: Short Essay QuestionsIn the Darden application, there are several short essay questions. Senior Director, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruiting Christian West offers advice for applicants as they approach this section of the application, including the importance of considering how your responses align with your broader application narrative, why the essay questions are a great opportunity for you to demonstrate your authentic voice as well as why every writer needs an editor.
2022-09-0114 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 10: Standardized Tests and Test WaiversStandardized tests can be helpful way for an applicant to provide a more recent data point regarding their readiness for an MBA curriculum. However, some applicants may wonder if a test waiver could make sense for them? Director of Admissions Catie Yeilding shares advice for applicants weighing these options, including the importance of thinking about your candidacy objectively as you build your academic readiness case.
2022-09-0112 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 9: Building Your Academic Readiness CaseDirector of Admissions Catie Yeilding offers advice for how you can demonstrate your academic readiness for an MBA curriculum across a number of sections of the UVA Darden application – including degree-related coursework, non-degree-related coursework, professional certifications, work responsibilities, standardized test scores and more.
2022-09-0111 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 8: Employment History and ResumeYou will share information about your professional background in not one but two places in the Darden application – The Employment History section as well as in your resume. Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke offers tips about how you can maximize both of these parts of your application as well as how the resume can be a place for you to display your personality and interests.
2022-09-0104 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 7: Telling Your Story Through Your ApplicationThe application process is a storytelling exercise. Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner discusses the importance of thinking about your candidacy as our Admissions Committee will – holistically and objectively – as you approach your application.
2022-09-0107 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 6.2: Getting Organized (Part 2)A little planning can go a long way. Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner returns to share more advice for getting organized as you approach the Darden application.
2022-09-0108 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 6.1: Getting Organized (Part 1)You’ve decided to apply to Darden. But where to start? Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner offers tips for getting organized as you approach the application process, including the value of working backwards from your target deadline, why you should read through the application before doing anything else and more.
2022-09-0110 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 5: Choosing Your DeadlineWhen is the right time to apply? In short, when you feel like you can put together the strongest application. However, there are important considerations to be weighed as you finalize your plans. Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke offers tips for navigating Darden’s application deadlines.
2022-09-0108 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 4: Tips for Re-ApplicantsDid you apply to one of Darden’s MBA formats in the prior application cycle? If so, this episode is for you! Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke shares advice for reapplicants – including insights about the reapplicant request process, application timing, recommendations and more.
2022-09-0104 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 3: Preparing Yourself for the Application ProcessThe MBA application process can be quite a journey and applicants often feel uncertain or vulnerable during the process. However, as Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke shares, there are several steps you can take to help prepare yourself to navigate the ups and downs of applying to business school.
2022-09-0109 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.4: Tips for Consortium ApplicantsDo you know about the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management? Senior Director, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruiting Christian West offers insights about the organization, the benefits of applying to Darden’s Full-Time MBA program through the Consortium, new changes to this year’s Consortium application and more.
2022-09-0113 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.3: Tips for International ApplicantsCalling all international applicants! Associate Director, Global Recruitment Merav Frazier outlines key considerations for international applicants, including application timing, English proficiency requirements, visa processes and more.
2022-09-0108 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.2:. Tips for Dual Degree ApplicantsApplying to one of Darden’s many dual degree programs? In this episode, Associate Director, Global Recruitment Merav Frazier shares her favorite tips and resources for dual degree candidates.
2022-09-0106 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2.1: Engaging Intentionally with Your Target MBA ProgramsIn this episode, we catch up with Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner about the importance of intentional engagement when researching business schools. As Whitney notes, there are distinct phases in the MBA research process, and you probably have more time than you think to get all of your questions answered.
2022-09-0108 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 2: Researching Your Target ProgramsIn this episode, we talk with Director of Admissions, Future Year Scholars Katherine Alford about the MBA research process. Katherine shares insights about utilizing MBA rankings, how to network effectively with current students and alumni as well as the value of using a spreadsheet to help you stay organized.
2022-09-0109 minUVA Darden PodcastsDarden Admissions Application Tips, Ep. 1: Welcome to the SeriesWelcome to our application tips series! In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcasts, members of the UVA Darden’s Admissions Committee share advice insights for applicants targeting Darden’s MBA formats – Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA.
2022-09-0105 min
Darden Ideas to ActionThe Future of Work Is Changing. Here’s How You Prepare for What’s Next.The future of work is changing, whether you’re ready or not. But getting ready is no simple task. Who can you trust to teach the new skills you’ll need? How much should you pay? What’s more important: credentials or knowledge? University of Virginia Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley has spent the last six years honing the School’s strategy to serve the needs of the next generation of business leaders, and he joins Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning’s Anne Trumbore to dissect the landscape of lifelong learning, how it is evolving to meet the needs...2021-03-1016 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#164 Inside the Virginia Darden MBA with Tawan (Tina) Suvapatrachai '18Tawan (Tina) Suvapatrachai shares her MBA journey from Bangkok to Virginia Darden and then back to Thailand to do strategy for Samsung. Like many international applicants, Tina didn't have the chance to visit her four target US business schools. How did she research schools and find her best fit? Why did she choose Darden and what did she take from her Darden MBA experience? Questions Tina's background (3:40) Tina's school research and application tips (5:00) How the MBA did not give Tina more career clarity, but rather a powerful career platform (11:30) Common problems Tina sees from international MBA...2020-05-1651 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#164 Inside the Virginia Darden MBA with Tawan (Tina) Suvapatrachai '18Tawan (Tina) Suvapatrachai shares her MBA journey from Bangkok to Virginia Darden and then back to Thailand to do strategy for Samsung. Like many international applicants, Tina didn't have the chance to visit her four target US business schools. How did she research schools and find her best fit? Why did she choose Darden and what did she take from her Darden MBA experience? Questions Tina's background (3:40) Tina's school research and application tips (5:00) How the MBA did not give Tina more career clarity, but rather a powerful career platform (11:30) Common problems Tina sees from international MBA...2020-05-1651 min
Square Pizza#7 - Denise Watts, University of Virginia Darden/Curry Partnership for Leaders in EducationGIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!"Remain in a learning stance and be aware of your bias" Denise Watts.Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod - a podcast about making the good things about school - even better. .Today's episode is from our interview with Denise Watts. Denise has been a teacher, Principal, and also an Executive Director of Project LIFT, a $55M s...2020-04-0243 min