ExecMBA Podcast #392: Student Spotlight | Gavin Aydelotte and Mike McHugh, Darden Military Association Professional Formats

In episode of the podcast, we catch up with Gavin Aydelotte and Mike McHugh. Gavin and Mike are second year students in UVA Darden’s Executive MBA Class of 2026, and they are also leaders of the Darden Military Association (DMA) Professional Formats student organization. We talk with Gavin and Mike about their decisions to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden, what they’ve enjoyed about the program so far, how the DMA Professional Formats provides a community within a community and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.