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Faculty Forward

We're at a pivotal moment, on the brink of joining the ranks of the world's elite business schools, thanks to our faculty — the heart of Darden. But this heart needs care.

We face challenges: filling new faculty positions, offering competitive salaries, and providing the resources our faculty need to excel. The cost of inaction isn't just financial; it's risking what makes Darden unique.

Faculty Forward isn't just a campaign slogan; it's a call to action. It's a movement to ensure our future remains extraordinary.

Investing in the Future
Five Opportunities
1. FUEL FACULTY EXCELLENCE — $55M

Through a dedicated endowment for faculty excellence, we're not just revitalizing the Faculty Office Building; we're setting the stage for groundbreaking collaborations and research. This strategic investment magnetizes the world's leading educators, reinforcing Darden's position as a global powerhouse in business education.

2. SHAPE THE NEXT ERA OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE — $50M

With a Business Institute for Data and Intelligence, Darden emerges as the trailblazer in ethical and innovative tech applications in the business landscape.

3. LEAD IN BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIETAL IMPACT — $35M

A visionary endowment for the Institute for Business in Society propels Darden to the forefront of business ethics and societal impact, pioneering initiatives in DEI, ESG and sustainability.

4. PIONEER THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN FINANCE — $30M

Transforming the Mayo Center for Asset Management into the Institute for Global Capital Markets, Darden boldly steps into the future of finance, exploring realms like venture capital, private equity and real estate, setting new standards in the financial sector.

5. ELEVATE AND INNOVATE TEACHING EXCELLENCE — $30M

The Center for Transformational Learning is set to redefine Darden's teaching legacy for the modern era. This center is designed to supercharge faculty development, revolutionize curriculum, pioneer advanced case writing, and harness technology for state-of-the-art coaching and feedback.

DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN ELEVATE DARDEN'S LEGACY
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10 Reasons to Support Darden Faculty

Why Darden's ideas are shining a light on the global stage.

Campaign Overview

Our faculty aren't just educators; they're life-changers. 

Faculty Excellence Endowment

Attracting the world's brightest minds.

Institute for Business in Society

Lead in business ethics and societal impact.

The Mayo Center for Asset Management

Pioneer the evolution of modern finance.

Center for Transformational Learning

Elevate and innovate teaching excellence.