The UVA Darden School of Business wants the word "usual" stricken from the business lexicon. Business must never be usual. It must always adapt and find new ways, better ways. Ways that bring more ...

Jenny Baumann is a Senior Buyer for Travel and Roadside Assistance Services at General Motors. Prior to starting this new role in May of 2022, she had worked at Delta Air Lines for 37 years in various ...

Cory Hancock is a public affairs officer at the National Science Foundation (NSF). When he first came to NSF, it was new territory as he had transitioned from civilian roles with the Army and ...

Ethan Long, president and CEO at the VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment, applied for the Commonwealth Fellowship to learn how to apply the acumen that comes with running a business to meet the supply ...

Rachel Folmar (TEP ’23, EMBA ’25) built a career for herself through sheer determination and resilience, which made her a perfect candidate for Darden. She shares how pursuing lifelong learning ...

Artificial Intelligence draws on many disciplines, including philosophy, mathematics, economics, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience and others, necessitating an interdisciplinary approach to ...

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 ...

Erin Hodson (TEP ’24) began her leadership journey at Inova Health System 14 years ago. With a proven track record of achieving results, she quickly rose through the ranks, holding numerous leadership ...

Eriye Onagoruwa, External Affairs and Government Relations at Waltersmith Petroman Oil Ltd, spent the first 15 years of her career in the commercial space within the energy industry. She was ready for ...

Dave Heimbach (TEP ’22), President & CEO at Metronet, attended Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning’s The Executive Program (TEP) after it was endorsed by colleagues. Heimbach at the time ...

Interviews play a critical role in our assessment of candidates and are required prior to acceptance into the program.

This program is designed for corporate aviation function executives, managers and site managers who are facing a changing environment and need to enhance their skills in anticipating, planning, ...