Prizes in the Arts and Humanities
| Prize | Description | First Name | Last Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Guttman Endowed Prize | To an outstanding student of classics. | Oliver | Taylor | 2024 |
| Robert G. O'Neale (1878) Prize | To the senior with the highest standing in classics. | Tessa | Fountain | 2024 |
| David Brind (1982) Memorial Prize in English | To one or more outstanding senior students in English. | Emily | King | 2024 |
| David Brind (1982) Memorial Prize in English | To one or more outstanding senior students in English. | Tyerohn | Coleman | 2024 |
| David Brind (1982) Memorial Prize in English | To one or more outstanding senior students in English. | Alex | Strait | 2024 |
| David Brind (1982) Memorial Prize in English | To one or more outstanding senior students in English. | Sarah | Flannery | 2024 |
| Kerrie Droban (1987) Award for Writing Excellence | To a student who has demonstrated excellence in writing. | Kevin | Ha | 2024 |
| Mrs. Edwin L. Rich Prize | To a student majoring in English who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship. | Noa | Shevchuk | 2024 |
| William F. Allen (1895) Essay Prize | To the senior in any department for the best essay. | Viola | Li | 2024 |
| William H. Bloom, M.D. (1945) and Jonathan R. Bloom (1988) Poetry Prize | For the best poem or series of poems by an undergraduate. | Khal Thu | Pham | 2025 |
| Edward Everett Hale, Jr. Prize | For the best essay written by a sophomore or junior. | Patrick | Mulready | 2025 |
| Wessel Ten Broeck Van Orden (1839) Prize | To a first-year student excelling in English composition. | Maren | Kreutzer | 2027 |
| Eugene I. Yudis (1955) Prize | To the student who has produced the best piece of prose fiction. | Maggie | Weinstein | 2026 |
| Ronald K. Amiraian (1980) Memorial Prize | To a student of modern languages who has performed with distinction on a Union term abroad. | Caroline | Monaco | 2025 |
| Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in German Language and Literature | To a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated particular promise as a student of German literature. | Ishita | Khambete | 2025 |
| Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in German Language and Literature | To a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated particular promise as a student of German literature. | Angelica | Mosher | 2026 |
| John Iwanik Prize | To an outstanding Russian language student. | James | O'Haire | 2024 |
| Thomas J. Judson (1966) Memorial Book Prize | To a sophomore who has shown academic excellence as well as sincere interest in the study of modern languages. | Papa | Ndiaye | 2026 |
| William W. Thomas Award in French and Francophone Studies | To a senior who has excelled in and contributed most to French and Francophone Studies on the basis of academic, personal and extracurricular achievement. | Stephen | Wong | 2024 |
| Victor Herbert Prize | To the student who shows the most promise of making a contribution to American music. | Rafael | Murillo | 2026 |
| Charles Alexander Richmond Prize in Music | To a student who demonstrates excellence in music. This prize was established in 1942 by Sarah L. Richmond, wife of Charles A. Richmond, president of Union from 1909 to 1929. | Jackson | Janney | 2024 |
| Joel D. Ticknor (1960) Prize | To the graduating senior who has demonstrated a capacity for long term thinking and who plans to use their career to help solve the world's most pressing problems. | Grace | Stearns | 2024 |
| Harold A. Larrabee Prize | To the student who has done the best work in philosophy during the year. | Ava | Hubert | 2026 |
| Milton Hymes Sternfeld (1916) Prize | For the best original essay in philosophy by a member of the senior class. | Brooke | Fleming | 2024 |
| Frankel Prize | For outstanding achievement in a religion course. | Jackson | Klein | 2026 |
| Celia Glaubach Prize | To the student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in the area of religious studies. | Andrew | Lavin | 2025 |
| Arnold I. Bittleman Memorial Prize | To a student who has studied drawing in the Visual Arts Department and whose work is outstanding. | Claudia | Sanz | 2024 |
| John R. Glover Prize for Black & White Photography | For excellence in black-and-white photography | Andrea | Mullen | 2025 |
| John R. Glover Prize for Color Photography | For excellence in color photography | Christopher | Delances | 2024 |
| William B. Jaffe (1926) Art Award | For exceptional achievement by an art major, marked by excellence in the study of art history, independent scholarship, and interest in the work of the department. | Ambrose | Proctor | 2025 |
| Charles Alexander Richmond Prize in Fine Arts | To a student who demonstrates excellence in fine arts or art history. This prize was established in 1942 by Sarah L. Richmond, wife of Charles A. Richmond, president of Union from 1909 to 1929. | Samuel | Crowley | 2024 |
| Hilda A. Colish Annual Prize in Sculpture | To a non-arts major for their achievement in sculpture. | Victoria | Donatacci | 2024 |
| Daniel F. Pullman Classical Prize | To a senior of high scholastic standing in humanities. | Charles | McVicker | 2024 |
Prizes in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics
| Prize | Description | First Name | Last Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Henry Morgan (1840) Prize | To the anthropology major who produces the best senior thesis. | Lydia | Singer | 2024 |
| Elias Peissner Prize | To an economics major who has done work of outstanding merit. | Ryosuke | Hashimoto | 2024 |
| Joseph D. Doty Prize | To the junior or senior who, in the judgment of the Department of History, has done work of outstanding merit. | Gabriella | Baratier | 2025 |
| Sarah A. Foster (2014) Memorial Prize | To a senior(s) who demonstrates academic excellence, with first preference to a senior history major who plans to become a teacher; and a second preference to any senior who plans to become a teacher. | Margaret | Peterjohn | 2024 |
| Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in Judaica | To a student who has offered the best performance in the field of Judaica. | Rebecca | Folse | 2025 |
| Hans Pasch Memorial Prize | Awarded for the best essay written about the Holocaust. | Kyle | Patlove | 2024 |
| Freling H. Smith (1865) Prize | To the history major with the best senior thesis. | Sarah | Flannery | 2024 |
| Charles M. Tidmarch Prize | To the senior political science student who has written the best senior thesis. | Grace | Stearns | 2024 |
| Charles M. Tidmarch Prize | To the senior political science student who has written the best senior thesis. | Elaine | Fryer | 2024 |
| Oswald Heck (1924) - Irwin Steingut Prize | To the student who has consistently done the best work in political science. | Elaine | Fryer | 2024 |
| Alvin F. Nitchman (1924) Prize | To the most promising senior who plans to attend law school, with special consideration given to seniors planning to attend Albany Law School, Mr. Nitchman’s alma mater. | James | O'Haire | 2024 |
| David S. Kaplan (1982) Memorial Prize | To a student applying for a term abroad, with preference to a major in political science. | Gregory | Melchior-Fisher | 2024 |
| Anthony C. LaVecchia (1998) Memorial Award | To a student who demonstrates a keen interest and passion in journalism, especially with a focus in political journalism. | Zahra | Khan | 2025 |
| Rotary Foundation Endowed Prize for International Study | To the senior who shows the greatest promise and interest in an area of international relations, with preference to a student from Schenectady County. | Kyle | Patlove | 2024 |
| Roger Thayer Stone (1928) Prize | To the sociology major who produces the best senior thesis. | Glory | Moncion Allen | 2024 |
| Albert C. Ingham (1847) Prize | To the student in social sciences judged to have done the most outstanding piece of scholarly work. | Elaine | Fryer | 2024 |
| Horatio G. Warner (1826) Prize | To a student of high personal character who has the highest scholastic standing in the Bachelor of Arts program. | Elaine | Fryer | 2024 |
| Andrew W. Archibald (1872) Prize | To the senior earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with the highest scholastic standing. | Grace | Stearns | 2024 |
| Kurt W. Hillig (1975) Biochemistry Prize | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability and promise in biochemistry. | Davis | Richard | 2024 |
| Edith Emilee MacCoy Prize | To the student who excels in botany. | Thomas | Schrader | 2024 |
| Mark Rosenthal (1976) Memorial Prize | To a senior involved in community activities who is planning to attend medical school. | Rubab | Raza | 2024 |
| Robert M. Fuller (1863) Sophomore Prize | To the sophomore who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in chemistry. | Erik | Roberts | 2026 |
| Robert M. Fuller (1863) Senior Prize | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in chemistry. | Devin | Batheja | 2024 |
| Charles B. Hurd Prize | To an outstanding student pursuing coursework in physical chemistry. | Emily | Stein | 2024 |
| Ashraf M. Ghaly Geo Research Prize | To the senior who completes the best research study and reports original results in any geo field (geotechnical, geoenvironmental, geoengineering, geoscience, or geospatial). | Sebastian | Graber-Adamsons | 2024 |
| Geology Faculty Prize | To the student who contributes most to the academic and social fabric of the Geosciences Department. | Nikola | Newcomer | 2024 |
| Geology Faculty Prize | To the student who contributes most to the academic and social fabric of the Geosciences Department. | Stella | Rowley | 2024 |
| Edward S.C. Smith Geology Prize | To a senior majoring in geology who demonstrates high professional potential. | Rachel | Bryan | 2024 |
| Martin Terry Resch Prize | To the senior who shows the greatest promise for advanced study in pure or applied mathematics. | Mayah | Teplitskiy | 2024 |
| Eugene W. Hellmich (1923) Memorial Prize | To a senior who demonstrates excellence in mathematics and is planning to teach math. | Sarah | Dames | 2024 |
| Goodnow Neuroscience Endowed Prize | Awarded annually to the graduating neuroscience student who shows the most promise for success in graduate school and beyond. | Ummi | Coats | 2024 |
| Professor Frank Titus Memorial Prize in Physics | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in physics and/or astronomy. | Manav | Bilakhia | 2024 |
| Professor Frank Titus Memorial Prize in Physics | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in physics and/or astronomy. | Olivia | Logan | 2024 |
| James Henry Turnbull (1929) Prize | To the outstanding sophomore in physics. | Harold | Jones | 2026 |
| James Henry Turnbull (1929) Prize | To the outstanding sophomore in physics. | Alex | Roginski | 2026 |
| Lisa S. Gerhan (1994) Memorial Award | For exhibiting academic excellence, a commitment to the field of psychology, and the potential for future contributions to the field. | Natalia Sofia | Garcia Moreno | 2024 |
| John Lewis March Prize | To a senior who has shown increased interest and ability in psychology during the final two years of college. | Mya | Delesdernier | 2024 |
| George H. Catlin (1867) Prize | To a graduating senior in liberal arts with the highest scholastic record and deemed most promising for graduate study and for eventual service in college teaching. This prize is in recognition of your superior efforts in pursuit of important college goals. When you make these efforts, you set a goal for accomplishment that resonates through Union College and encourages others to follow your footsteps. | Mayah | Teplitskiy | 2024 |
Prizes in Computer Science, Engineering, Women's & Gender Studies, and Health Professions
| Prize | Description | First Name | Last Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Science | To the student completing the best senior project in computer science. | Jason | D'Amico | 2024 |
| George H. Williams Prize | To a graduating senior for excellence in computer science. | John | Daly | 2024 |
| Fletcher (1947) and Grace Blanchard Memorial Prize in Bioengineering | To a senior who has excelled in bioengineering. | Alexandra | Nicolaus | 2024 |
| Ingvar V. Ingvarsson Prize | To a senior in electrical engineering chosen for high scholarship. | Siddhant | Deka | 2024 |
| Ralph W. Stearns (1907) Prize | To an outstanding student in electrical or computer engineering. | Delvin | Marimo | 2024 |
| Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Engineering | To the student completing the best senior project in computer engineering. | Alexa | DiCaprio | 2024 |
| Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Electrical Engineering | To the student completing the best senior project in electrical engineering. | Vasileios | Megas | 2024 |
| R. E. Morgan Memorial Award | To a senior in computer engineering chosen for high scholarship. | Edward | Baptiste | 2024 |
| General Electric Edison Mechanical Engineering Leadership Prize | To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. | Binney | Patton | 2024 |
| General Electric Edison Mechanical Engineering Prize | To a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. | Maia | Chapin | 2026 |
| General Electric Energy Steinmetz Award | To a senior in mechanical engineering who completes the best senior project. | Bailey | McAtee | 2024 |
| John S. Hadala (1928) Endowed Book Prize | To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering on the basis of academic, personal, and social achievement. | Jaqueline | Anderson | 2025 |
| John S. Hadala (1928) Endowed Book Prize | To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering on the basis of academic, personal, and social achievement. | Maren | Friday | 2025 |
| Mortimore F. Sayre Prize | To the senior with the best potential for furthering the ideals of the mechanical engineering profession. | Maxwell | Rhodes | 2024 |
| Ethel Kirchenbaum Memorial Prize | To the senior who possesses the best potential for furthering the ideals of the engineering profession. | Alexandra | Nicolaus | 2024 |
| Warner King (1906) Prize | To the senior in Engineering who has contributed most to the traditions and ideals of the College. | Delvin | Marimo | 2024 |
| Daniel F. Pullman Engineering Prize | To a senior of high scholastic standing in engineering. | Nathaniel | Kuhlmann | 2024 |
| Mildred Wilder Prize | To the senior majoring in political science who has written the best piece of scholarly work on women and politics. | Jennifer | Vetrano | 2024 |
| Minerva Prize | To a student whose work best combines the scholarly study of women or gender with activities that enhance the life of women on campus. | Natalia Sofia | Garcia Moreno | 2024 |
| President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Scholarly Activity Award | To a senior who displays outstanding scholarly activity in her field. | Natalia Sofia | Garcia Moreno | 2024 |
| President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Thesis Prize | To a senior whose senior thesis makes the greatest contribution to scholarship on women. | Cassidy | Careccia | 2024 |
| President’s Commission on the Status of Women Community Service Award | To a student who has contributed significantly to furthering the cause of women at Union. | Caroline | Stanton | 2024 |
| Bruce M. Garber (1971) Prize | To the student who best exemplifies the qualities of personal integrity and humane concern for the future practice of medicine or dentistry. | Devin | Batheja | 2024 |
| Stephen F. Leo, M.D. (1884) Prize | To the student on scholarship who attained the highest grades in the graduating class and who has been accepted into medical school. | Azir | Nawaz | 2024 |
| Ronald M. Obenzinger (1961) Prize | To a premedical student who is selected for high academic merit and personal worthiness. | Jasmine | Choi | 2024 |
| Robert L. Royal (1938) Award | To a student on scholarship who has been accepted into Albany Medical College. | Jamie | LeMire | 2024 |
| Dr. Reuben Sorkin (1933) Award for Proficiency in Premedical Studies | To a senior demonstrating proficiency in undergraduate studies with an outstanding aptitude for continuing work leading to a degree in medicine. | Grace | Nicol | 2024 |
| The Lee, William, Dr. Norman '43 and Dr. George '53 Wrubel Memorial Prize | To a senior preparing for dentistry or medicine, based on both academic achievement and character. | Katelyn | Hirnak | 2024 |
| Harold and Ellen Nagorsky Memorial Prize | Awarded to a junior premedical student who contributes the most to the Union College community through extracurricular activities. | Naya | Alani | 2025 |
| William E. Lasnik (1968) Prize | To a junior or senior premedical student on the basis of scholarship and character. | Lani Cheng | Waggoner | 2024 |
Service Awards
| Prize | Description | First Name | Last Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel A. Halpern (1961) Prize | To a student who has made a commitment in service to the local community. | Naya | Alani | 2025 |
| J. Richard Shanebrook Prize | To a student who has contributed the most to the betterment of religious life on campus. | Muhammad Farooq | Memon | 2026 |
| Albert Hill Recognition Award | To the senior who has held leadership positions and demonstrated exceptional commitment to enhancing the College community. | Lani Cheng | Waggoner | 2024 |
| Calvin G. Schmidt (1951) Prize | To the member of the junior class who has contributed most to the betterment of student life on campus. | Sage | Stinson | 2025 |
| Andrew Alvez, Sr. Prize | To a high-achieving senior who is the first in their family to attend college (first generation student). | Jose | Moreno De Los Santos | 2024 |
| Alan Lake Chidsey (1925) Citizenship Award | To a senior for distinctive contributions to the advancement of responsible government in student affairs. | Dionis | Polanco | 2024 |
| Roger H. Hull Community Service Award | To a senior who has rendered the greatest sustained service to the greater Schenectady community by initating or being actively engaged in an ongoing community service project. | Ebyan | Abshir | 2024 |
| Frances Travis Award | To a student who is working their way through college and who demonstrated unusual responsibility and self-reliance. | Ashley | German Soto | 2024 |
| UNITAS Diversity Leadership Award | To the student who has made a significant contribution toward fostering diversity on campus. | Jonathan | Anderson | 2025 |
College Distinction
| Prize | Description | First Name | Last Name | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Bailey (1885) Prize | To the senior who has rendered the greatest service to the College in any field. | Ebyan | Abshir | 2024 |
| Josephine Daggett Prize | To a senior of the best conduct and character. | Anton | Tatus | 2024 |