Alison Lukowski

Alison A. Lukowski is an Associate Professor and Director of the Stout Core at the University of Wisconsin-Stout's College of Arts & Human Sciences, specializing in the English, Philosophy & Communication Studies Department. She teaches courses in basic writing, first-year writing, and rhetoric. Her research explores the rhetorical construction of women’s bodies in contexts of motherhood and infertility, alongside issues in first-year composition pedagogy.

Dr. Lukowski holds a Ph.D. in English and Rhetoric and Composition from Northern Illinois University, an M.A. in English from Loyola University Chicago, and a B.A. in English and Political Science from Alma College.

Her research interests include rhetoric, advocacy writing, and digital genres. Notable work focuses on marginalized voices, such as Black maternal health advocacy and DACA advocacy through community writing initiatives. She critiques institutional rhetoric around social change and explores genre authority in digital spaces like Wikipedia.

Lukowski’s articles span topics from public writing for social justice to pedagogical practices in academia. Her work bridges theoretical rhetoric with practical applications in education and advocacy, emphasizing inclusive spaces for writers.