U of A recognizes Alyssa Prichard '26 MBA/MSBA at 2025 Centennial Achievement Awards

Each year, the University of Arizona recognizes a group of graduating students for their extraordinary perseverance and leadership in the pursuit of academic success at the Centennial Achievement Awards. This year, nine students – including two undergraduates – were honored Dec. 9 at a ceremony hosted in Old Main.

"Each of these students embodies the spirit of the University of Arizona: resilience, service and an unwavering commitment to learning," said President Suresh Garimella. "Their journeys inspire us, and their stories strengthen the Wildcat community."

Each year, a committee comprised of faculty, staff and peers select a group of graduating students to be recognized with the Centennial Achievement Awards for their exceptional contributions and notable accomplishments. Student Affairs established the award in 1984 and partnered with the Graduate College three years later to include graduate students.

The 2025 Eller award winner was Alyssa Prichard '26 MBA/MSBA. Known by her peers as an innovative technologist and a dedicated leader, Prichard has distinguished herself as a noteworthy Wildcat in the business analytics field. As president of the Full-Time MBA Student Association, she leads initiatives that enhance the student experience and foster community within the program – and helps undergraduates as a graduate teaching assistant for statistics.

"The achievements earned by each of these students should be a powerful reminder of what is possible when dedication meets opportunity," said Provost and Chief Academic Officer Patricia Prelock. "Your success reflects not only your hard work, but the vision we share for every student: to feel supported, to thrive in their studies and to build a future filled with purpose and joy."

A version of this story originally appeared in news.arizona.edu.