Ray Smith

Few in Darden’s history have played a more central role advancing Darden than C. Ray Smith. In the 42 years he served on the faculty, he taught across disciplines; authored dozens of cases and courses; developed executive education programs; served as interim dean three times; and mentored thousands of students, faculty and staff across generations. The new C. Ray Smith Alumni Hall will create improved spaces for alumni and lifelong learning and cement C. Ray’s legacy at the School.

Nestled between the inn, arboretum and botanical gardens, and Darden academic buildings, the renovated C. Ray Smith Alumni Hall will be home to dramatically improved program space for Darden alumni and lifelong learning.

Named in honor of one of the School’s great early leaders — Professor Emeritus C. Ray Smith (MBA ’58), who served as a mentor to thousands of students for more than 40 years — the building will serve as a dynamic new home to welcome alumni and other visitors to the School.

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration

Companies

• Professor Emeritus Darden School of Business (2003)