Experience Darden

Experience Darden, Episode 8: An Interview with Jeff McNish, Assistant Dean for Darden’s Career Development Center

In this episode, we catch up with Jeff McNish, Assistant Dean for Darden’s Career Development Center. We talk with Jeff about his background, his team’s approach to career support, the recent Employment Report for our Classes of 2018 and 2019 as well as his advice for prospective students.

Experience Darden, Episode 7: An Interview with Marlon Evans, Darden Class of 2019

In this episode, we catch up with Marlon Evans, a Second Year student in our Class of 2019. Marlon attended UVA as an undergraduate student (as double ‘Hoo as they are known on Grounds), and we sat down to talk more about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden and how his experience at Darden helped him pursue a career in technology.

Experience Darden, Episode 6: An Interview with MJ Keller and Michael Brophy of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club

In this episode, we catch up with Second Year students, MJ Keller and Michael Brophy. MJ and Michael are leaders in our Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital (EVC) club, and we talk with them about why they decided to pursue an MBA, what they enjoy about the entrepreneurial community both at Darden and in Charlottesville as well as their advice for prospective students.

Experience Darden, Episode 5: An Interview with Sean Carr, Executive Director of the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sean Carr, Executive Director, Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In this wide-ranging conversation, we chat with Sean about Charlottesville's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the many ways the Batten Institute supports students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology.

Experience Darden, Episode 4: An Interview with Whitney Kestner, Director of Admissions and Recruiting

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Director of Admissions and Recruiting, Whitney Kestner. We sat down with Whitney to talk more about her background, what led her to Darden as well as her insights and advice for Round 3 applicants. This episode is essential listening for anyone targeting our Round 3 deadline.

Experience Darden, Episode 3: An Interview with Tom Gonzalez, DSA President, Class of 2019

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tom Gonzalez. Tom is a member of our Class of 2019 and the outgoing Darden Student Association president, and we recently sat down to talk about why he decided to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden and how serving as DSA President has shaped his Darden experience.

Experience Darden, Episode 2: An Interview with Sarah Neely & Allie Wieczorek of Net Impact at Darden

In this episode of the Experience Darden podcast, we catch up with Second Year students, Sarah Neely and Allie Wieczorek. Sarah and Allie are on the leadership board for Darden’s Net Impact club, and we sat down with them to talk more about Net Impact as well as why they decided to pursue an MBA, why they chose Darden and their advice for students interested in corporate social responsibility.

Experience Darden, Episode 1: An Interview with Dawna Clarke, Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Our inaugural episode! In our first episode we sit down with Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dawna Clarke. In this far-ranging conversation, Dawna shares more about her background, how her time as an Admissions consultant shaped her current work and her top tips for applicants.
Featuring weekly conversations with current students, faculty, staff and alumni, Experience Darden is the podcast all about the Full-Time MBA student experience at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.