Massry School of Business Honors Students at Graduating Student Achievement Awards

Dean Paquita Davis-Friday speaks to an audience of students and loved ones during the third annual Graduating Student Achievement Awards.

By Siobhan Treacy 

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 20, 2026) — During the week of May 15, the University at Albany presented degrees to nearly 4,900 students at the 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Among the crowd were many Massry School of Business undergraduate and graduate students who are ready to make their mark in the world. Before crossing the commencement stage, a few Massry high achievers were honored at the third annual Graduating Student Achievement Awards. 

Held on May 14, the Graduating Student Achievement Awards honored standout students across all Massry programs, from undergraduate marketing to the MBA program. These awards recognize students who demonstrated exceptional work and contributions to Massry over the 2025–2026 academic year. 

"The Massry School of Business Student Achievement Award recipients represent the best of all that the school has to offer,” said Massry Dean Paquita Davis-Friday. “These students excel academically while founding and leading student organizations, competing in and supporting athletics, and volunteering in the community, with some navigating a new country. We couldn’t be prouder of them and the example they set, and we look forward to their continued engagement as alumni.”

As these students join the ranks of UAlbany alumni, they carry forward the Massry School of Business legacy of innovation and leadership. Massry graduates and alumni continue to make an impact across industries, and this year’s award winners are no exception. 

2026 Student Achievement Award Winners 

Undergraduate Awards 

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Marketing – Macie Trimarchi 

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Digital Forensics – Kaitlyn Seligman 

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Management – Marc Clarizio 

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Finance– Joshua Allen 

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Entrepreneurship – Kennedy Ubi  

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Information Systems & Business Analytics – Emmanuelle Elixir Flores 

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Accounting– Arian Khoserojerdi  

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Financial Market Regulation – Ryan Keating 

  • Center for Institutional Investment Management Distinguished Thesis Award – Matthew Urquiaga 

  • SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence – Addison Yang 

Graduate Awards 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity– Justin Klotz 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity – Nicholas Suchy 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Human Resource Information Systems– Shynelle Woroniuk 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Entrepreneurship – Jade Armstrong 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Finance – Gianluca Caroselli 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Forensic Accounting – Christian Amorosa 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Forensic Accounting – Selenna Santoro 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Professional Accountancy – Madison Miller 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Taxation – Erik Griener 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Business Analytics – Thanh Ngo 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Information Systems & Business Analytics – Yi Siang 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Marketing – Nicholas Morello 

  • Graduate Achievement Award in Marketing – Martyna Boczar 

Congratulations to all graduates, and a special round of applause to those honored at the Student Achievement Awards. Your hard work and dedication have laid the foundation for a bright and successful future.