Student Testimonials

"The graduate program in English at UWEC did a wonderful job in preparing me for my doctoral studies. I acquired a breadth of knowledge in English, refined my writing skills, gained a critical voice, and enhanced my analytic abilities of interpreting literature through numerous critical and theoretical lenses. Faculty members are not only scholars and experts in a variety of fields but they are talented and caring instructors as well. Their support and encouragement helped me believe in myself and gave me the confidence and inspiration I needed for advanced work and for my career. The program's small class sizes allow faculty to give students the individualized attention they need, and there are wonderful opportunities for student-faculty collaboration."

Kory Wein, PhD (Purdue University)
MA, Spring 2000
Assistant Professor of English
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

"What I appreciated most about my experience in the UWEC Graduate English
program was the support and encouragement I received from faculty. I
think the program’s small, intimate dynamic allowed me to make the
transition from an undergraduate mindset to having the courage to pursue
a Ph.D. program elsewhere. At least for me, the master’s program was an
opportunity to explore my interests and test my academic potential in an
environment that was nurturing rather than competitive. I owe my success
today to those Eau Claire professors who praised my work and pushed me
to go further."

Kristen Seas
MA, Spring 2003


"At Eau Claire, students are able to draw from a broad range of interests and expertise taught by a very thoughtfully and carefully constructed faculty -- and an equally thoughtfully and carefully constructed graduate program.  Eau Claire's faculty and students truly get to know each other, and there is a tremendous feeling of cooperation and encouragement here.  I will always be proud to say that I earned my degrees at Eau Claire, and will follow news of the English graduate (and undergraduate!) programs with interest the rest of my life."

Jacqueline Bailey
MA, Spring 2005