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A podcast about UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Program

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In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours’ faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Anthony Palomba. Palomba is a member of the Data Analytics Decision Sciences... more

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jingjing Li. Jingjing is an Associate Professor of IT and Innovation at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, and she is also one of the Academic Directors for UVA’s MS in Busi... more

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours’ faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Rory McDonald. McDonald’s research focuses on how firms compete and innovate... more

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Blake Dietrick-Siefert. Blake is a student in Darden’s Full-Time MBA Class of 2027, and we talk with her about her background in professional basketball, her decision to pursue an MBA, how her career g... more

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Blake Dietrick-Siefert
First-year MBA student, Class of 2027
UVA Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #357: Student Spotlight | Blake Dietrick-Seifert
Grace Haffner
First-year Darden student, Future Year Scholar
Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #356: Future Year Scholar Spotlight | Grace Haffner
Andrew Katz
First-year MBA student, Class of 2027; Army veteran; founder of Katalyze LLC
Katalyze LLC
Episode: Experience Darden #355: Student Spotlight | Andrew Katz
Marc Ruggiano
Founding director of the La Crosse Institute for Ethical AI in Business
Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #354: Office Hours Spotlight | In Conversation with Professors Marc Ruggiano and Rob Phillips
Robert Phillips
Professor at Darden School of Business
Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #354: Office Hours Spotlight | In Conversation with Professors Marc Ruggiano and Rob Phillips
Christina Zhu
Second-year MBA student in class of 2026
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #353: Student Spotlight | Christina Zhu
Jared Harris
Member of the Strategy, Ethics and Entrepreneurship faculty at Darden
Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #351: Office Hours Spotlight | In Conversation with Professor Jared Harris
Katie Williams
Second-year MBA student, tutoring program chair
Darden School of Business
Episode: Experience Darden #350: Student Tutoring Program with Alys Herbert and Katie Williams
Justin Hopkins
Professor of Accounting, Darden School of Business
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Episode: Experience Darden #349: Office Hours Spotlight | In Conversation with Professor Justin Hopkins

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Brett Twitty
Host associated with Experience Darden and related programs at Darden School of Business.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Amazing Resource for a prospective student

    This is one of the best resources for a prospective student. If you really want to know about Darden from different people’s experiences, then this is the best place to be. I fell in love with Darden just listening to interviews with student, alumni, faculty and staff. I look forward to being interviewed and sharing my own experience 😊

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Prospective students find it informative and authentic, with a strong sense of community.
Guests from varied backgrounds provide practical career and MBA insights.
High-quality storytelling and useful tips from diverse guests and faculty.
Content is helpful for making informed decisions about whether to pursue an MBA at this program.

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Experience Darden #355: Student Spotlight | Andrew Katz
Q: What is your startup, and how does it fit with your MBA experience?
He introduces Katalyze LLC, an IT staffing venture aimed at national security clients, driven by his and his brother's complementary skill sets and the access to Darden's entrepreneurial resources like the Batten Institute and iLab.
Experience Darden #355: Student Spotlight | Andrew Katz
Q: Is an MBA something you had thought about for a while?
Andrew explains that mentors from his undergraduate Army years inspired him to pursue an MBA, and that his path to Darden felt like a natural continuation of leadership and public-service goals.
Experience Darden #353: Student Spotlight | Christina Zhu
Q: What drew you to Darden specifically compared with other schools?
She highlights Darden's international perspective, the DWC and exchange programs, and the community. She describes the school's support from admission through her visits and notes the strong case method as a defining feature.
Experience Darden #353: Student Spotlight | Christina Zhu
Q: How did your career goals evolve during your time here at Darden, Christina?
Christina explains she started open-minded about multiple paths (consulting, investment banking, tech, GM) but grew more excited about consulting after talking with alumni and practicing cases, leading to a summer internship with McKinsey and a planned return after graduation.
Experience Darden #349: Office Hours Spotlight | In Conversation with Professor Justin Hopkins
Q: Why did you decide to join Darden, and what makes the experience special for you as a faculty member?
He emphasizes Darden's distinctive culture of close interaction between faculty and students, the case-method learning model, and the university's Jeffersonian campus design that fostered a sense of community and hands-on mentorship, making it the right fit.

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What is Experience Darden about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA ecosystem, featuring student spotlights, faculty discussions, admissions insights, and program updates. Episodes frequently cover personal journeys—from athletes and military veterans to international students—along with practical guidance on case-method learning, electives, internships, and community engagement. A notable pattern is the blend of student experiences, faculty perspectives on topics like AI and governance, and behind-the-scenes admissions strategy, all designed to demystify the MBA path and showcase the Darden community. The format often combines vivid personal stories with concrete takeaways for prospective students, current applicants, and industry partners looking to understa... more

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8. Katie Williams

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