ST. CHARLES, Missouri — Lindenwood University named senior Maria Clark its Future Alumni Award recipient, recognizing a St. Charles student whose work spans student government, public service and studio art.

Clark, a double major in political science and studio art, was elected president of Lindenwood Student Government in April. She studied art and architecture in Rome and Florence in May, then began an internship in the U.S. Senate the following month.

Clark also volunteers with the League of Women Voters. She was one of six Missouri students to receive a $5,000 Susan Sherman Fashion Scholarship this year. The Saint Louis Fashion Fund identifies three of the six recipients as Lindenwood students.

The Future Alumni Award recognizes a current student for leadership and service. Clark is expected to graduate in the spring.