Eller Community Gathers to Celebrate 2025 Homecoming Weekend
From left to right: Vinnie Badinehal, Elena Matthews, Gilbert Davidson, Karen Mlawsky, Ricardo Rascon Jr., Andrew Ballmann, Sudha Ram, Dean Karthik Kannan, Rob Rodrigues, Alexandra Schoeffling (Accepted award on behalf of her sister Amellia Schoeffling)
The University of Arizona’s 2025 Homecoming Weekend brought Wildcats back to Tucson to celebrate shared traditions and reconnect with the Eller College of Management community.
Festivities began on Friday, November 7, with the annual Eller Alumni Awards Breakfast at the Arizona Inn. The event recognized alumni and faculty whose professional achievements and service continue to advance the mission and reputation of the college.
2025 Alumni Awards Honorees:
- Sudha Ram – Extraordinary Faculty Award
- Andrew Ballmann – Wildcat Career Champion Award
- Karen Mlawsky – Bear Down Award
- Ricardo Rascon Jr. – Marvin D. “Swede” Johnson Award
- Rob Rodrigues – Professional Achievement Award
- Elena Matthews – Young Professional Achievement Award
- Amellia Schoeffling – Outstanding Young Alumni Volunteer Award
- Vinnie Badinehal – Wildcat Career Champion Award
- Gilbert Davidson – Distinguished Citizen Award
On Saturday, November 8, the Eller College tailgate brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends for a pre-game celebration on the University Mall. Guests enjoyed food, music, and games while reconnecting with the Eller community and showing their Wildcat spirit.
Following the tailgate, attendees headed to Arizona Stadium to cheer on the Wildcats as they faced the University of Kansas.
The 2025 Homecoming Weekend highlighted the strength of the Eller alumni network and the connections that continue to unite Wildcats beyond graduation.
