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North America

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Darden makes a national impact through activities, events and thought leadership across North America. Learn about the newest opportunities to connect in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., see what Darden students and faculty are doing in Silicon Valley and New York City, meet alumni from all over the continent, and keep up with where Darden is heading next.

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Darden in DC
Darden in DC

Darden maintains a state-of-the-art learning location and global field office in the Washington, D.C., area, the nation’s capital is home to the largest population of Darden alumni in the world, and the School has a vibrant relationship with the capital region

Learn more about Darden's work in the D.C. area

Review programs offered in the area

See upcoming events

Meet some of our D.C. alumni

Thought Leadership & News

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UVA Darden Innovates Executive MBA, Deepens Program's Ties to the DC Area

Atlantic Media President Discusses the 'Business of Freedom of Speech'

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Student Stories

For this 'Meet the Press' Producer, Darden's D.C. Program was a 'No-Brainer'

UVA Darden Executive MBA Student Takes Home New Emmy

Podcast with a Darden Intern at The Washington Post

Meet Darden’s EMBA and GEMBA: Laura Pettus, GEMBA ’18

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Meet Darden’s EMBA and GEMBA: Corbin Norman, GEMBA ’18
San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Darden is recognized as a preeminent educator and thought leader in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation. Our presence in the Bay Area — the heart and soul of the world’s technology, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking — is paramount in our ability to remain at the vanguard of the field and serve our students, alumni and partners.

In addition to placing a global field office in San Francisco, the School is firmly committed to bringing the Darden community to alumni, friends and companies throughout the Bay Area.

Darden is tapping top student talent from the region through our West Coast Admissions Interview Days, providing students a range of experiential opportunities and residencies throughout the year and across all MBA formats, writing and teaching cases with Silicon Valley-based CEOs, placing students in a range of internships throughout the Bay Area — from startups to tech giants like Facebook and Google, and placing 5 percent of the School’s graduating class annually in fulltime roles with Bay Area companies following graduation. Additionally, the robust Darden Silicon Valley alumni community comes together almost monthly to engage in events with Darden faculty and School leaders.

Thought Leadership & News

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Ideas to Action San Francisco: UVA Darden Professors Tell the 'New Story of Business'

Work in the US: The Tenuous Present and Uncertain Future

How to Connect Analytics to Strategy to Avoid the Big Data Bridge to Nowhere

‘Like a Mini-Silicon Valley:’ B-Schools Launch Adaptable, Innovative Leaders Prepared for Complex World

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Alumni Profiles

Tawana Burnett (MBA '04)

Jonathan Ebinger (MBA ’93)

Vivek Joshi (MBA ’92)

Ned Hooper (MBA ’94)

Brad Tompkins (EMBA ’10)

Hoyoung Ban (MBA ’11)
New York City

New York City

The Big Apple hosts the second largest population of Darden alumni in the world, leading to close partnerships with companies, a very active alumni chapter, and regular thought leadership and admissions events. The connection continues growing each year as a significant number of Darden students accept full-time jobs in the market. While at Darden, students often participate in one of the many job treks offered by the Career Development Center to the city or accept a summer internship there.

Thought Leadership & News

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‘Like a Mini-Silicon Valley:’ B-Schools Launch Adaptable, Innovative Leaders Prepared for Complex World

Alumni Profiles

C-Suite Insights with Scott Beardsley: Macy's President Hal Lawton (MBA ’00)

UVA Darden Alumna Named Among People’s ’25 Women Changing the World’

Rives Potts: Learned the Ropes, Then Took the Helm of New York Yacht Club
Across North America
Across North America

In North America, Darden’s global center is Charlottesville, Virginia, and its global gateway is the Washington, D.C., area, while New York City and the Silicon Valley are also primary hubs. The School’s reach and impact stretch across North America, including Canada and Mexico. Faculty regularly present at conferences and other schools, alumni and prospective student events take place throughout the continent, and we care deeply about being connected to and supporting the communities in our backyard.

The United States of America

Learn more about Darden’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, and why it is considered to be one of the nation’s most prominent entrepreneurial hubs.

For the most up to date information about admissions events in the U.S. and around the world, please visit the Admissions Events and Receptions page.

Regional Articles

UVA Darden School Network Solidified Over Dinner, Porsches

Meet Darden Alumni

Mayra Rocha (Miami, Florida)

Tom Santi (Nashville, Tennessee)

E. Mitchell Norville (Greenville, SC)

Canada

In fall 2016, Professor Ed Freeman was awarded the “Honoris Causa Doctorate” from Sherbrooke University in Montreal, Canada. Professor Freeman also presented the graduation speech “Making Business Better” at Sherbrooke University.

Meet Darden Alumna Sarah Crawford (Canada)

Mexico

Located in Mexico City, IPADE is one of Darden’s partner schools for exchange and other collaborations.

Thought Leadership & News

Darden Students Succeed at IPADE’s 2016 Global Case Competition

Kimberton Native Named US Consul General of Mexico City

Meet Darden Alumna Valentina Ibarra (Mexico City)

Darden in DC

Darden maintains a state-of-the-art learning location and global field office in the Washington, D.C., area, the nation’s capital is home to the largest population of Darden alumni in the world, and the School has a vibrant relationship with the capital region

Learn more about Darden's work in the D.C. area
Review programs offered in the area
See upcoming events
Meet some of our D.C. alumni

Thought Leadership & News

What Now in Race Work? 3 Zones of Action

UVA Darden Innovates Executive MBA, Deepens Program's Ties to the DC Area

Atlantic Media President Discusses the 'Business of Freedom of Speech'

UVA Darden Executive Education, Olympic Rower Challenge Team Dynamics in New Washington DC Area Program

Student Stories

For this 'Meet the Press' Producer, Darden's D.C. Program was a 'No-Brainer'

UVA Darden Executive MBA Student Takes Home New Emmy

Podcast with a Darden Intern at The Washington Post

Meet Darden’s EMBA and GEMBA: Laura Pettus, GEMBA ’18

Meet Darden’s EMBA and GEMBA: Albert Mirzoyan, EMBA ’18

Meet Darden’s EMBA and GEMBA: Corbin Norman, GEMBA ’18

San Francisco Bay Area

Darden is recognized as a preeminent educator and thought leader in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation. Our presence in the Bay Area — the heart and soul of the world’s technology, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking — is paramount in our ability to remain at the vanguard of the field and serve our students, alumni and partners.

In addition to placing a global field office in San Francisco, the School is firmly committed to bringing the Darden community to alumni, friends and companies throughout the Bay Area.

Darden is tapping top student talent from the region through our West Coast Admissions Interview Days, providing students a range of experiential opportunities and residencies throughout the year and across all MBA formats, writing and teaching cases with Silicon Valley-based CEOs, placing students in a range of internships throughout the Bay Area — from startups to tech giants like Facebook and Google, and placing 5 percent of the School’s graduating class annually in fulltime roles with Bay Area companies following graduation. Additionally, the robust Darden Silicon Valley alumni community comes together almost monthly to engage in events with Darden faculty and School leaders.

Thought Leadership & News

Big Play in the Bay: UVA Darden Blazes New Paths in San Francisco Bay Area

Tech Treks Offer UVA Darden Students View of Opportunities in West Coast Innovation Hubs

Getting Darden MBAs into the Digital Game

Ideas to Action San Francisco: UVA Darden Professors Tell the 'New Story of Business'

Work in the US: The Tenuous Present and Uncertain Future

How to Connect Analytics to Strategy to Avoid the Big Data Bridge to Nowhere

‘Like a Mini-Silicon Valley:’ B-Schools Launch Adaptable, Innovative Leaders Prepared for Complex World

Innovation and Disruptive Rule Breaking

Alumni Profiles

Tawana Burnett (MBA '04)

Jonathan Ebinger (MBA ’93)

Vivek Joshi (MBA ’92)

Ned Hooper (MBA ’94)

Brad Tompkins (EMBA ’10)

Hoyoung Ban (MBA ’11)

New York City

The Big Apple hosts the second largest population of Darden alumni in the world, leading to close partnerships with companies, a very active alumni chapter, and regular thought leadership and admissions events. The connection continues growing each year as a significant number of Darden students accept full-time jobs in the market. While at Darden, students often participate in one of the many job treks offered by the Career Development Center to the city or accept a summer internship there.

Thought Leadership & News

UVA Darden School, Concordia and US Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships Announce Project Nurture as Winner of P3 Impact Award

‘Like a Mini-Silicon Valley:’ B-Schools Launch Adaptable, Innovative Leaders Prepared for Complex World

Alumni Profiles

C-Suite Insights with Scott Beardsley: Macy's President Hal Lawton (MBA ’00)

UVA Darden Alumna Named Among People’s ’25 Women Changing the World’

Rives Potts: Learned the Ropes, Then Took the Helm of New York Yacht Club

Across North America

In North America, Darden’s global center is Charlottesville, Virginia, and its global gateway is the Washington, D.C., area, while New York City and the Silicon Valley are also primary hubs. The School’s reach and impact stretch across North America, including Canada and Mexico. Faculty regularly present at conferences and other schools, alumni and prospective student events take place throughout the continent, and we care deeply about being connected to and supporting the communities in our backyard.

The United States of America

Learn more about Darden’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, and why it is considered to be one of the nation’s most prominent entrepreneurial hubs.

For the most up to date information about admissions events in the U.S. and around the world, please visit the Admissions Events and Receptions page.

Regional Articles

UVA Darden School Network Solidified Over Dinner, Porsches

Meet Darden Alumni

Mayra Rocha (Miami, Florida)
Tom Santi (Nashville, Tennessee)
E. Mitchell Norville (Greenville, SC)

Canada

In fall 2016, Professor Ed Freeman was awarded the “Honoris Causa Doctorate” from Sherbrooke University in Montreal, Canada. Professor Freeman also presented the graduation speech “Making Business Better” at Sherbrooke University.

Meet Darden Alumna Sarah Crawford (Canada)

Mexico

Located in Mexico City, IPADE is one of Darden’s partner schools for exchange and other collaborations.

Thought Leadership & News

Darden Students Succeed at IPADE’s 2016 Global Case Competition

Kimberton Native Named US Consul General of Mexico City

Meet Darden Alumna Valentina Ibarra (Mexico City)