A debate has surfaced at Stony Brook University over the namesake of an anatomical-sciences award with ties to Nazi-era science. Scholars and institutional historians argue the prize warrants re-examination, calling for transparency and a fuller accounting of the historical record. Universities increasingly face pressure to review honors and memorials associated with problematic pasts. Trustees and faculty committees must weigh scholarly context, donor and alumni responses, and the reputational consequences of retaining or renaming awards tied to unethical research traditions.