Experience Darden #82: Mark Delaney, MBA Class of 2022 and Host of the Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mark Delaney. Mark is a first year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2022, and he is also a former military officer. We recently connected via Zoom to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, what brought him to Darden, how his first semester is going as well as his advice for transitioning military members. Mark also hosts his own podcast – The Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast – and he was kind enough to give us a sneak preview of a few upcoming episodes.  

Experience Darden #81: Admissions Committee members Catie Yielding and Whitney Kestner on "Your Darden Interview"

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Admissions Committee members, Catie Yielding and Whitney Kestner, for a conversation all about the Darden interview. If you are applying to Darden – or even better, if you are preparing for your Darden interview – this episode is essential listening.

Experience Darden #80: Rachel Gibson, MBA Class of 2021 and CEO of Darden Capital Management

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Rachel Gibson. Rachel is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and she is also the first female CEO of Darden Capital Management (DCM). We recently connected with Rachel via Zoom to talk more about Darden Capital Management, what her role as CEO entails, how the organization is navigating the investing turbulence caused by COVID-19 and much more.

Experience Darden #79: James Peterson, MBA Class of 2021

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with James Peterson. James is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and we recently connected via Zoom to talk more about his MBA journey including what led him to Darden, how he navigated his first year student at Darden as well as a student initiative he has helped start, The Sobriety Initiative.

Experience Darden #78: Miranda Grueiro, MBA Class of 2021 and Darden Student Association VP for Diversity

This weekend marks the occasion of the Darden Diversity Conference! In honor of the occasion, we recently connected with the Darden Student Association’s (DSA) VP for Diversity, Miranda Grueiro. Miranda is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and we caught up with her via Zoom to talk about her background, what led her to Darden, what attracted her to her role as VP for Diversity and how the DSA is working to make sure every Darden student feels valued and loved.