Darden Military Alumni
Bill Boucek
U.S. Navy
Darden Class of 2009
BoucekW09@darden.virginia.edu
"It is difficult to pick an area to begin when speaking about Darden and my experience. The faculty, the students, the grounds, the overall classroom environment...they are all first class." MORE
John McNamara
Marines
Darden Class of 2009
McNamaraJ09@darden.virginia.edu
"The decision to come to Darden over other MBA programs was very easy for me. The teachers are world class, the case study method is a practical method to develop the skills I need to succeed, and there is a strong military friendly environment." MORE
Luke Grant
U. S. Navy
Darden Class of 2008
Grantl08@alum.darden.edu
"I recall at the beginning of my first tour as a Naval Surface Warfare Officer that it took several months to learn how the various departments on my ship functioned together to accomplish the ship’s mission." MORE
Bridget Walsh
U. S. Navy
Darden Class of 2008
Walshb08@alum.darden.edu
"I chose to attend Darden because the community here truly values my experience as a military officer. My military experience prepared me immeasurably for the challenging learning environment found at Darden." MORE
Mac Russell
U. S. Navy
Darden Class of 2007
russelm07@alum.darden.edu
"Two years ago, I became one of the select few Navy Supply Officers selected to a fully sponsored MBA program. As a leader and Navy business manager, I wanted a school that not only valued my military experience, but allowed me to leverage those experiences in the learning process." MORE
Jeff Kappler
Marine Corps
Darden Class of 2007
kapplerj07@alum.darden.edu
"The Darden classroom relies on having a variety of students with a variety of experiences who can offer a range of ways to solve problems. The military places an enormous amount of responsibility and trust in junior officers. The experiences that come with this responsibility are extremely valuable in classroom and team discussions." MORE
William Donaldson
Marine Corps
Darden Class of 2006
DonaldsonW06@alum.darden.edu
"Military experience prepares you to be successful in business school, and in the larger business world, in many ways. For example, the Marine Corps taught me how to interpret strategic intent in order to develop practical and effective operational plans. Communicating this intent throughout your organization enables front-line leaders to independently capitalize on opportunities as they become available. This is an extraordinarily valuable skill that is germane to both the military and the business world as it promotes a nimble and responsive organization..." MORE
Ken Heckel
U.S. Army
Darden Class of 2006
HeckelK06@alum.darden.edu
"The emphasis on discipline in the military prepared me for the "MBA Boot Camp" experience of Darden's First Year Program. The intense course load and aggressive learning were easier for me to manage, since I had experience operating under very stressful conditions in the military. The military also emphasizes teamwork and respect, which are two important tenets of the Darden experience..." MORE
To learn more about the Darden MBA, contact:
Kathleen Grant
Admissions Counselor
GrantK@darden.virginia.edu