Accomplishments
Professor Kara Chan Honoured with Charles H. Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence by the American Academy of Advertising
31 Mar, 2026
The School of Communication is beyond proud to share that Professor Kara Chan, Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) Department of Communication Studies, HKBU, has been honoured with the prestigious Charles H. Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence (known as the "Sandy") by the American Academy of Advertising (AAA), at the AAA Annual Conference in Austin, Texas in March, 2026. This award recognizes Professor Chan’s outstanding contributions to teaching and her lasting impact on advertising education worldwide.
This isn't just an incredible personal achievement. Professor Chan is the first-ever Chinese member of the #AAA to receive this global distinction!
A researcher-educator at heart, Professor Chan has spent her career bridging the gap between theory and practice. From her pioneering research on child and youth advertising and cross-cultural consumer behaviour to her forward-thinking pedagogy, she has consistently empowered our students to shine, whether in the fast-paced industry or across academia.
Congratulations, Professor Chan!