An academic anatomical-sciences award at Stony Brook University is under renewed scrutiny after reporting tied the prize’s namesake to Nazi-era scientific networks. Historians and faculty advocates are calling for a formal review of the award’s provenance and naming, urging the university to consider renaming or contextualizing the honor. The episode is prompting broader discussion about donor and award vetting at research universities and how institutions reckon with problematic legacies embedded in ceremonial honors. Faculty governance bodies are expected to take up petitions and recommendations in the coming months.