Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Featured Stories

At Darden, we empower agile, creative and critical thinkers to be catalysts for business and social transformation, globally. Darden's signature approach to teaching and learning challenges you to think differently so you can pursue your purpose, master business tools and concepts, and gain the holistic leadership skills you need to make an impact.

Featured Stories

Janet Gaspard
2 October 2025

Janet Gaspard on Elevating C-Suite Banking Leadership

  Financial Management
Janet Gaspard, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at First Entertainment Credit Union, shares how Darden’s Bank Executive Leadership Program helped sharpen her strategic lens and elevate her impact in the C-suite.
Leading with Purpose: How Sean Lanier (TEP ’25) is Empowering Future Leaders
10 July 2025

Leading With Purpose: How Sean Lanier (TEP ’25) Is Empowering Future Leaders

  Advanced Management
For E. Sean Lanier (TEP ’25), leadership isn't just about today—it's about shaping tomorrow. As the Founder and Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Incorporated, a Virginia-based nonprofit, Lanier has dedicated his career to preparing underrepresented students for college and careers in public service, military leadership and beyond.

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