Meet Ryan Sadowsky '25 BSBA to be Honored as the Robert Logan Nugent Award Winner at Commencement
May 8, 2025
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The University of Arizona will recognize seven graduating seniors during Commencement for their extraordinary accomplishments in and out of the classroom.
The University's 161st Commencement ceremony will be held at Arizona Stadium on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. A full schedule and more information about this year's ceremony are available on the Commencement website.
Nominated by faculty and peers, this year's student award winners were selected based on their determination, notable achievements and positive contributions to their families and communities.
The Robert Logan Nugent Award goes to students who display a record of accomplishments that exemplifies the high ideals of Robert Logan Nugent, a former U of A executive vice president.
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Eller College graduate Ryan Sadowsky '25 BSBA is graduating with a bachelors of science in business administration, majoring in management information systems. A Tucson native and third-
generation U of A graduate, he is committed to giving back to his community. In high school, he founded The FreshSole Project, donating more than 1,500 pairs of shoes to families in need.
As president of the Eller Leadership Board, which facilitates the Eller Rising Professionals program, Sadowsky mentored more than 120 first-year students annually, helping them navigate their academic and professional paths. He also organized club members to teach financial literacy at an underserved Tucson elementary school, an effort that earned Eller the Legacy Award from Junior Achievement.
With a passion for technology, Sadowsky developed automation tools that streamlined the Eller College of Management professional admissions process, improving efficiency and accessibility. As a student coordinator for Professional Admissions and Curriculum Management, he managed course scheduling and student records, enhancing the student experience. He sharpened his skills further as a summer analyst in bank loan trade management at Goldman Sachs, where he optimized financial processes and built automation tools for trading operations.
For his leadership, service and academic excellence, Sadowsky was twice honored as an Eller Scholar of the Year.
After graduation, he will join Merit Foods of Arizona, his family's business, leveraging his expertise in technology and operations to drive growth while further continuing the businesses relationship with the U of A. He also plans on continuing his commitment to service as a board member for Junior Achievement of Southern Arizona