UAlbany Massry School of Business Student Earns Chancellor's Award

The Chancellor's Award recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, campus involvement and community service. This year's recipients reflect that range and the different ways a UAlbany experience can take shape.

Addison Yang, of Saugerties, N.Y., pursued a dual major in accounting and business administration, with concentrations in finance as well as information systems and business analytics.

He chose UAlbany for its proximity to home, campus culture and career opportunities, with the support of his family.

Yang's interest in business began in high school, where an elective course in financial management first sparked his interest in the field.

"My favorite UAlbany memory was the two-week study abroad experience in Paris, where I studied luxury brand management and explored the city with new friends," he said.

Yang, a first-generation college student, will attend New York University this fall to pursue a master's degree in accounting and hopes to apply his skills in a career focused on solving global issues.