Alumni Network
"Our alumni make up an exceptionally cohesive, hardworking, and loyal group. Those attributes led them first to choose Darden as their business school, and then to make the most of their experience while here. Their continued involvement with the School is without parallel."
—Michael Woodfolk, Vice President of Alumni Relations |
Rated the most effective alumni network in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit (2003), our graduates are an integral part of the Darden community and experience. They serve on the school’s volunteer governance boards and assist students with career development. They hire graduates, sponsor Darden Business Projects, and provide opportunities for case writing and research at their firms. Over 10,000 strong, Darden alumni already occupy a large percentage of key leadership positions throughout the business world. With over half of the School’s alumni having graduated in just the last 15 years, Darden’s public reputation is still increasing, becoming steadily more influential with every passing year. Visit the
Alumni Showcase for information about alumni who have achieved success in their industries and communities through leadership, vision, and determination.
Darden students and alumni also benefit from more than 23,000 UVA alumni who have volunteered to serve as career resources.
Contact Darden Alumni
One of the best ways to learn more about a business school is to talk with alumni from the program. Several Darden alumni have made themselves available for questions from prospective students. Visit the Alumni Ambassadors webpage for contact information, as well as biographies of each ambassador to help you decide who to contact.
Student Video: The Darden Alumni Network
Watch the following video for an example of how the Darden alumni network helps students throughout the recruiting process: