Art

Kylie Stelter

• K-8 Art Teacher | St Paul's Catholic School Bloomer
• Teacher Education Programs
• Art Therapy

I transferred to University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 2023, and it has felt like a second home ever since. From my professors to my classmates and friends, I have been surrounded by unconditional support every step of the way. My advisor and professor, Lisa Lenarz, has played a major role into shaping me into the art educator that I am today.

Vanessa Mbuyi

• Art Therapy

People say bigger schools may have more opportunity, but I think UWL has those opportunities. And I’m able to keep the smaller classes, and I have the ability to talk to my instructor and go to office hours.

Amy West

• Art Teacher | Pewaukee School District
• Teacher Education Programs
• Art

The Art Education and Art Therapy programs prepared me to be an inclusive and compassionate teacher who is able to support and inspire my future students to discover their creative potential in a safe and energetic environment.

Lillie Smith

• Art History

The best thing about UWL’s Art History program is the professors, specifically Sierra Rooney. Her classes are engaging and educational, due to her own personal love for the topic. She cares about her students and wants to see them succeed.

Michael Lieurance

• Instructor of video and photography at Western Technical College
• Photography

The photography minor program at UWL provided an incredible space for creativity and collaboration. With a state-of-the-art print lab and studio, I spent countless hours with friends and peers creating work, refining our skills and exploring new creative possibilities, all with the support of dedicated professors who truly cared about our growth.

Gracie Acklam

• Art Teacher (Evergreen Elementary & Prairie View Elementary) | School District of Holmen
• Teacher Education Programs
• Art

UWL prepared me for my first teaching position through strong field experiences, supportive professors, and meaningful connections with peers and cooperating teachers. Student teaching in the same school district where I will begin my career gave me valuable experience, confidence, and professional relationships as I begin my teaching journey.

Emiko Wilks

• Art

Doing undergraduate research with Associate Professor Kate Hawkes helped me to expand my knowledge base. Her expertise, kindness and patience has enabled me to grow my confidence and showed me that art truly has a voice in the social and political world. I left UWL knowing I wanted to continue creating art for the rest of my life.

Michaela Bromberek

• Art

The first time we wood fired at UWL I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Since graduating, I have continued to foster this love. Without my professor's investment in the ceramics program and dedication to her students, I am not sure I would have found my passion.