Stephen E. Bachand cited UVA’s “transformative impact” on his career as he made a $5 million pledge.

The longtime faculty member and the “soul” of the Darden School of Business left a legacy of academic excellence and community service.

The latest gift from a prominent UVA Darden alumnus will go toward pioneering artificial intelligence at the business school and a new residential college.

The gift supports faculty excellence, the student experience, and the Darden Grounds and infrastructure.

The plan includes a new centrally located “academic innovation hub,” plus renovations to faculty and student learning spaces, enhancements to promote accessibility and wellness, and development of residential housing.

Kibbe comes to UVA from her role as the Colin G. Thomas Jr. Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.