Getting to know our Art Ambassadors...

Laura Armbruster

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Major: BFA Visual Communication Design, BA Spanish

Advice for a new student: Don't be afraid to try something new! Take advantage of the many clubs and on campus events throughout the school year to spark new interests and connect with other students and faculty.

Fun fact: I grew up dancing and was a dance teacher for two years!

Chloe Carson

Hometown: Manhattan, KS

Major: BFA Studio Art, Painting

Minor: French

Advice for a new student: Join clubs! It’s the best way to meet new people with common interests!

Fun fact: I have a black cat named Stanley who loves belly rubs and eating my plant collection.

Layne McAfee

Hometown: Winchester, KS

Major: BFA Studio Art, Painting

Minor: Marketing and Museum Studies Certificate

Advice for a new student: Say yes to as many opportunities as you can. Your freshman year will be full of new people and new experiences, you never know where saying yes might lead you!

Fun fact: I share a birthday with Freddie Mercury and Jesse James.

Isabelle Mullinax

Hometown: Olathe, KS

Major: BFA Visual Communication Design

Minor: Marketing

Advice for a new student: College is a lot of work, make sure you take time for yourself!

Fun fact: I am a triplet!

Megan Murphy

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Majors: BFA Graphic Design

Advice for a new student: Definitely take advantage of all the fun events and opportunities, but if you feel like you need a break don't stress over passing on something in exchange for some time to recharge. Balance is important!

Fun fact: I have had over 30 hobbies, most of them creative! I've tried everything from costume crafting to cake decorating to game development, and I always have some sort of project in progress!

Alexa Murray

Hometown: Olathe, KS

Majors: BFA Graphic Design

Minor: Marketing

Advice for a new student: Pursue what gives you the most joy. If you aren't enjoying something then make a change!

Fun fact: I own a small etsy shop!

Gabriella Randall

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Major: BFA Studio Art, Photography

Advice for a new student: It's ok to branch out and be uncomfortable, doing things we don't normally do gets us to see and experience things we wouldn't have seen or experienced otherwise.

Fun fact: I'm a collector. I have a variety of collections like enamel pins, mugs, fun colored dish-ware, those holiday birds from target, among some other things.

Alyssa Sukup

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Majors: BA French & BA Art History

Minor: Business

Advice for a new student: Reach out to the people around you! Whether it's a question for a teacher or for advice from a friend, don't be afraid of asking for help. People at K-State are always willing to help you, so feel free to ask about anything!

Fun fact: I have a twin sister! Her name is Kaylee and she attends Mizzou.

Mallorie Wisbey

Hometown: Salina, KS

Majors: BA French & BFA Graphic Design

Advice for a new student: Get as involved as you can! There are a ton of clubs for every interest you may have no matter how strange.

Fun fact: I still watch Minecraft videos in my free time.