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ADVANCING THE MISSION Outstanding Alumni Honored at Baccalaureate Distinguished Alumnus Award The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to a graduate who has achieved a high level of success in his professional career, has made outstanding contributions to his community, and has made his alma mater a phil- anthropic priority. MARC BUNTING ’91 Marc Bunting studied Business Administration during his time at Villa Julie College and was a member of the men’s lacrosse team. Beyond graduation, he cofounded the Alpine Bagel Company, which currently operates res- taurants on the campuses of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of North Carolina. Marc is involved in various civic organizations, includ- ing but not limited to Civic Works, the National Aquar- ium, Catholic Charities, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and St. Agnes Hospital. Along with his siblings, father, and aunt, Marc is a Director of the Bunting Family Foun- dation. Marc served as a member of the Stevenson University TBA Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2017, working alongside university leadership to advance his alma mater. In 2016, Marc championed a campaign to encourage fellow alum- ni to support the annual fund. His steadfast and transfor- mative support of our students over the years has had a positive impact on the entire campus community. Young Alumna Award winner Marisa Bender ’10 ’11M at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. 26 | VENTURES/WINTER 2019-20