In the latest issue of Pillars, the "Honor Roll," recognizes and celebrates Darden’s most loyal and generous donors in the fiscal year ending 30 June 2011 — the alumni, faculty, friends and corporations that the alumni, faculty, friends and corporations that make it possible for Darden to deliver on its bold mission to improve society by developing principled leaders for the world of practical affairs.

We are grateful for each and every gift to Darden and thank the 4,000 donors who helped the School reach new philanthropic heights. Listed on these pages are donors whose cumulative gifts to the Campaign for Darden have totaled $100,000 or more. We recognize donors who, during fiscal year 2011, made a gift of $2,500 or more and young alumni donors who gave $1,000 or more. Listed are Hickory Club members who have given for 10 years or more and members of Darden’s Cornerstone Society who gave generously through planned gifts. We acknowledge donors who took a leadership role and made unrestricted gifts of $10,000 or more to the Darden Annual Fund.

In October, The Economist named Darden’s MBA program No. 4 globally, No. 3 in North America and the No. 1 “education experience” in the world. I am especially proud of the No. 1 ranking, for it speaks to Darden’s core. Every day at Darden, we aim to deliver the world’s best management education through a high-engagement learning experience that develops principled, complete leaders. The world needs strong leadership, and we at Darden have both the opportunity and responsibility to prepare the people who will help shape the future. Thank you for partnering with us as we set out to improve the world.

Best regards,

Robert F. Bruner
Dean, Darden School of Business