The official account of the UVA Darden School of Business: Inspiring responsible leaders through unparalleled transformational learning experiences. #WhyDarden The official account of the UVA Darden School of Business. The Darden School of Business improves society by developing principled leaders for the world of practical affairs.To accomplish this, we: Embrace a rigorous and collaborative approach to learning that inspires informed judgment, decisive action and a global, enterprise perspective; Create knowledge that advances managerial practice, pedagogical excellence and thought leadership; Build enduring relationships that motivate and sustain growth in people and organizations; and Foster a diverse community that broadens understanding and elevates performance.