Published July 27, 2023
Monroe, LA - The School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Louisiana Monroe is
thrilled to announce the addition of Professor Winnie Tomeny to its art faculty beginning
in August of 2023.
Professor Tomeny will serve as the school’s new Assistant Professor of Art in Graphic
Design. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, she comes to ULM bringing special talents not only
in her area of teaching graphic design, but as a Chinese culture consultant, which
will offer a unique world-view for her students.
Because of her expansive skills in the realm of graphic design and art, Professor
Tomeny has received special recognition from several art societies and organizations
in honor of her exemplary Chinese calligraphy skills, painting, and graphic design
work. Those awards include the Young Artist Award, Chinese Calligraphy Excellence
Award, and Gold Corporate Sponsor, Sullivan University - National SkillsUSA Competition
Kentucky State Counselor Award.
“Winnie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our graphic design program,”
said Dr. Nicholas Bratcher, Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at
the University of Louisiana Monroe. “Her ideas for collaboration and recruiting, her
experience developing new and exciting curriculum and programs, having students compete
- and win - in regional and national design contests, as well as meeting students
where they are and helping them succeed, are things that align with my strategic plan
for VAPA as well as the strategic plan for the university.”
Prior to her appointment at ULM, Professor Tomeny held positions at the Kentucky College
of Art and Design, Vargas University and Sullivan University. She earned her Master
of Fine Arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia.
The School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Louisiana Monroe aims
to provide students with the highest level of arts education, research and educational
opportunities to majors and minors. VAPA aims to offer curricular, co-curricular and
extracurricular opportunities to students enrolled at ULM, as well as provide cultural
activities, special events and performances for university, local and area communities.
The School of Visual and Performing Arts aims to serve as an expert resource to school
arts programs throughout the region. VAPA at ULM offers degrees in various disciplines
in art and music as well as experiences in dance and theatre.
