Benkendorf named 2025 Renaissance Student
Posted by Kimber Crull
Megan Benkendorf received the 2025 Renaissance Student Award at the arts, languages, and philosophy award ceremony on Monday, May 5. She is pictured with Dr. David Samson, associate teaching professor of arts, languages, and philosophy (left), and Taylor Gruenloh, assistant professor of theatre and film (right). Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T.
Megan Benkendorf, a senior in applied mathematics with minors in music, computer science and physics, was named Missouri S&T’s 2025 Renaissance Student. Benkendorf, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, received a $1,000 prize at a ceremony hosted by the arts, languages, and philosophy department on Monday, May 5.
The Renaissance Student Award recognizes a senior who excels in multiple academic or artistic disciplines. Benkendorf has been a leader in campus music ensembles, a founding organizer of the S&T Woodwind Choir, and an instructor for the Aerial Swing Dance Club. She also served as a teaching assistant for glassmaking and held leadership roles in the undergraduate math club and Kappa Kappa Psi.
Aaron Brown, a senior in ceramic engineering with a music minor, was named runner-up. Brown has performed as first-chair trombone in university ensembles and contributed to research and engineering projects on campus.
For more information, visit the Renaissance Student Award website.
Posted by Kimber Crull
