Wildcats Unite! Eller Celebrates Alumni Achievements and U of A Spirit at 2024 Desert Bound Homecoming Weekend
The University of Arizona 2024 Homecoming Weekend was a celebration of Wildcat pride and tradition. These memorable events showcased the university and Eller’s vibrant alumni community.
The festivities kicked off on Friday, October 18, with the annual Eller College of Management Alumni Awards Breakfast held at the Arizona Inn. Distinguished Eller alumni were recognized for their remarkable achievements beyond the college walls. Congratulations to the 2024 Alumni Awards winners:
Scott Jensen – Advocacy Award
Dean Karthik Kannan with this year's Alumni Awards Winners
Jon Bruflat – Slonaker Award
Namoonga Mantina – Young Professional Achievement Award
Tripp Twyman – Young Professional Achievement Award
Jim LaSalle – Marvin D. “Swede” Johnson Award
Erick Dang – Outstanding Young Alumni Volunteer Award
Lynda Applegate – Professional Achievement Award
Dena Becker – Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Award
Brian Franke – Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Award
Nancy Singh – Wildcat Career Champion Award
Saturday, October 19, brought more excitement as the Eller College tailgate tent buzzed with energy at the U of A Mall, where current students, alumni, friends and family of the Eller College gathered for a lively pre-game celebration. The tent was packed with attendees enjoying music, food and games, showing off their Wildcat spirit.
Following the tailgate, fans headed to Arizona Stadium for the highly anticipated football game against Colorado State University and Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders.
Homecoming weekend left lasting memories for all who participated, reinforcing the strong bonds within the Eller College and wider university family.
