‘Love Island’ Just Wrapped. What Did We Learn from the Watch Party Trend?
Darden professors Anthony Palomba and Luca Cian, experts in the business of media and consumer behavior respectively, share insights on why the hit TV show “Love Island” caught fire this summer and what we can learn from its success.
Q&A: Protecting AI from the Inside Out with Startup ‘Hardshell’
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the risks surrounding data privacy, model theft and adversarial manipulation are growing just as fast. Andrew Schoka (Class of 2026), a member of this summer’s i.Lab Incubator program and co-founder of Hardshell, spoke with us about his venture focused on data security and integrity of AI systems.
UVA Darden Foundation Board Names New Chair, Adds Eight Trustees for 2025–26
The UVA Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees has announced key leadership changes, including the election of John D. Fowler Jr. (MBA/JD ’84) as chair and the addition of eight new trustees. Fowler succeeds Frank M. Sands (MBA ’94), whose tenure helped guide the foundation through a period of historic fundraising and growth.
Savannah Bananas: Why this Darden professor is studying a dancing baseball team
University of Virginia professor Les Alexander saw clips of the choreographed dances and comedic skits under the guise of a baseball game and naturally wondered how the Savannah Bananas could be integrated into a Darden School of Business classroom.
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