Awards

An annual fund created in memory of Mark Rosenthal, Class of 1976. Following graduation from Union, with a degree in Biology, Mark attended the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and later became a renown cardiologist practicing in Dresher, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. As a student, Mark was well known for his sense of humor, keen mind, and commitment to Union. He continued this dedication and commitment throughout his life as a community activist, husband and father and it is in recognition of these qualities this prize is established.

The Mark Rosenthal ’76 Memorial Annual Prize will be awarded to a senior at Union College who best mirrors the attributes of Mark Rosenthal by being involved in Union College community activities, a student in good academic standing, and planning to attend medical school after graduation. The recipient will be chosen by the Chair of the Biology Department.

Previous Winners

• 2021 - Sayema Matin
• 2020 - Shreya Srivastava
• 2019 - Emmanuela Oppong
• 2018 - Sharmeen Azher
• 2017 – Sharmeen Azher
• 2016 – Kathryn Kurchena
• 2015 – Eva Zimmerman
• 2014 – Sarah Rand
• 2013 – Ayon Ibrahim
• 2012 – Kenia Valdez

Awarded annually to the graduating neuroscience student who shows the most promise for success in graduate school and beyond.

• 2021 - Kylie Alberts
• 2020 - Annika Eberle, Julia Waszak
• 2019 - Olga Khazen/Beejit Sarker
• 2018 - Clarie Kelly
• 2017 – Bailey Balouch and Katherine Maximov
• 2016 – Jakub Kaczmarzyk
• 2015 – Yilun Zhang
• 2014 – Alana Curran

To the student on scholarship who attains the highest grades in the graduating class and who has been accepted in medical school.

• 2021 - Joseph Bott
• 2020 - Kara Leyden
• 2019 - Brian Lee
• 2018 - Saad Akhtar
• 2017 – Emily Su
• 2016 – Stanley Soroka
• 2015 – Meaghan Jain
• 2014 – Elliot Feld

To the student who excels in botany.

• 2021 - Charlotte Mineo
• 2020 - Sean Rigney
• 2019 -
• 2018 - Jessica Gilbert
• 2017 – Anna Doran and Ashley Rosa
• 2016 – Olivia Williamson
• 2015 – Brina Dillon
• 2014 – Kyle Pilkington

To a senior demonstrating proficiency in undergraduate studies with an outstanding aptitude for continuing work leading to a degree in medicine.

• 2021 - Emma Cravo
• 2020 – Rose Parisi
• 2019 – Elizabeth Altman
• 2018 – Lakhena Leang
• 2017 – Jack Bragg
• 2016 – Theodor Di Pauli von Treuheim
• 2015 – Philip Kretschmer
• 2014 – Samantha Tyler
• 2013 – Meredith Adamo
• 2012 – Lucas First

To the senior preparing for dentistry or medicine, based on academic achievement and character.

• 2021 - Eeshan Kumar
• 2020- Madeleine Aitken
• 2019 - Stephanie Tate
• 2018 - Steven Maksymowych
• 2017 – Rachel Fried
• 2016 – Jakub Kaczmarzuk
• 2015 – Chetna Prasad
• 2014 – Ankur Shah