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Converse Embraces Green Initiative

May 2008
A comprehensive recycling program that emphasizes education and the reuse of plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper has been implemented by the Converse campus community. The recycling initiative was made possible by a grant from the...


Week of Special Events Creates Synergy for Celebrating Converse’s Founding

May 2008
Four straight days of celebration brought alumnae and friends from near and far to the Converse campus April 23-26...


Biology Research Prominent at Annual Conference

April 2008
Although the Association of Southeastern Biologists annual conference was hosted by two other colleges, it was the collaborative research efforts of Converse biology students and faculty that were everywhere to be seen...


Ioannides to Conduct Converse Symphony Orchestra May 5

April 2008
Sarah Ioannides, Music Director of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra (Texas) and the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra (South Carolina), will conduct the Converse Symphony Orchestra during its season ending performance at 8 pm in Twichell Auditorium...


Corey Smith, Michael Warren and Florez Rock Conniestock 2008

April 2008
Take a look at our special Conniestock 2008 slideshow...


Theatre Converse Presents Rare Performance of Original Dangerous Liaisons

April 2008
A rare performance Christopher Hamptons Les Liaisons Dangereuses will close the season for Theatre Converse in Hazel B. Abbott Theatre April 25 through May 3. The work is recommended for mature audiences...


Theatre Converse Presents Rare Performance of Original Dangerous Liaisons

April 2008
A rare performance Christopher Hamptons Les Liaisons Dangereuses will close the season for Theatre Converse in Hazel B. Abbott Theater April 25 through May 3. The work is recommended for mature audiences...


Corey Smith to Headline Conniestock 2008

April 2008
Corey Smith, one of the most in-demand singer/songwriters around, will headline Conniestock 2008 Thursday, April 24, at 8 pm on the Converse back lawn. Michael Warren and Florez will also perform. Ticket prices are...


Erturk Earns State Excellence in Teaching Award for Creative and Interdisciplinary Approach

April 2008
Biology professor Dr. Hatice Neval Erturk was presented with the 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award in Columbia, SC...


Converse Group Journeys to the Middle of the Earth

April 2008
Eighteen members of the Converse community spent sixteen days in the small country that marks the equator for the Western Hemisphere. They studied volcanoes, exotic animals, indigenous tribes, architecture and of course the science of it all...


National Survey Illustrates Advantages of Women’s College Education

April 2008
Results issued recently from study show that women’s college graduates rate their alma maters higher on a number of key measures than their female counterparts who attended coeducational liberal arts colleges and public universities...


Writer Series Brings Huddle to Converse

April 2008
Celebrated poet, fiction and nonfiction writer David Huddle will give a public reading Tuesday, April 15 at 8 pm in the...


STAND at Converse Sponsors a Benefit Dinner to End Genocide in Darfur

April 2008
Spartanburg Mayor Bill Barnet will be the featured speaker during the May 9 Dinner for Darfur organized by the student-led Converse chapter of STAND...


Short Opera Scenes to be Presented April 14

April 2008
A variety of short scenes from eleven of the most well-known operas will be presented by Converse Opera Theatre during its annual Opera Scenes program at ...


Choreography by Dance Ensemble Seniors and Alumnae Highlight Spring Concert

April 2008
A wide variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, modern, lyrical and hip hop will be performed by the Converse College Dance Ensemble during its...


Steinway Artist Doug Weeks Performs Monday, April 7

April 2008
. Steinway Artist and Petrie School of Music instructor Dr. Douglas Weeks will present a free faculty recital at 8 p.m. in...


Number 13 is All Positive for Converse Model Arab League Delegation

March 2008
Proving that the number 13 does not necessarily translate into bad fortune, the Converse College team earned its 13th straight Outstanding Delegation award at the National Model Arab League conference held...


Students Serve Food to Homeless, Abuse Victims and AIDS Patients in Washington During Spring Break

March 2008
While many of their peers across the country are enjoying a relaxing spring break, a group of Converse students will spend their vacation in Washington, D.C. serving...


Elisabeth Marchant Named Publisher of Atlanta Woman

March 2008
Atlanta Woman magazine has announced the appointment of Converse College alumna Elisabeth L. Marchant as its publisher. Atlanta Woman offers Atlantas only magazine, website and events designed exclusively for...


Elisabeth Marchant Named Publisher of Atlanta Woman

March 2008
Atlanta Woman magazine has announced the appointment of Converse College alumna Elisabeth L. Marchant as its publisher. Atlanta Woman offers Atlantas only magazine, website and events designed exclusively for...


Top Poetry Prize Awarded to Converse Alumna

March 2008
Converse College alumna Amanda Burgess earned the top award in the 2008 Hub City Creative Writing Contest. Her prize is a ...


Music Therapy Professor Leads Learning and Living Non-Violence Effort in Palestine

March 2008
Dr. Anne Lipe, Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at Converse College, introduced the voices and images of a new movement toward peace by young Palestinians...


Sapphire Trio to Perform at Converse

March 2008
The Petrie School of Music at Converse College welcomes the Sapphire Trio to Daniel Recital Hall Thursday, March 27 at...


Abundant Mediums Featured in 2008 Student Juried Art Show

March 2008
A wide range of mediums highlight the 2008 Converse College Student Juried Art Show on display through March 28 in the Milliken Art Gallery...


More than 400 Upstate Girls take part in Girls' Day at Converse

March 2008
On Friday, March 21 more than 400 girls between the ages of 6-14 were on campus for the first annual Girls' Day led by...


2008 European Tour Highlights Teaching Through the Arts

March 2008
Professors Ansley and Mac Boggs passed sixteen art-filled days with Converse students and friends touring London, Paris, Lucerne, Pisa, Florence and Rome, tracing the steps of...


More than 450 Upstate Girls to take part in Girls Day at Converse

March 2008
On Friday, March 21 more than 450 girls between the ages of 6-14 will be on the campus of Converse College for the colleges first annual Girls Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Led by...


Chapman Visiting Lecturer to Discuss Contemporary Iraq

March 2008
Dr. Abbas Barzegar, the 2008 Chapman Visiting Lecturer, will speak about sectarianism in contemporary Iraq. Barzegar has published articles on Islam in several on-line journals and forums. His presentation will begin at 6 pm in the...


Cavani in Concert at Converse

March 2008
The Cavani String Quartet will perform at Converse College Monday, March 17 in Daniel Recital Hall. The concert, which begins at 8 pm, is the third performance of the 2007-2008 season for the Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series....


Rare Performance of Bach Classic

March 2008
This Sunday, audiences will have the rare opportunity to hear the entire first book of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier Book I during Bruce Murrays 4 p.m. concert in Daniel Recital Hall...


Al-Jazeera Bureau Chief to Discuss US Middle East Policy and Arab Media

March 2008
The Washington, DC bureau chief for the Al-Jazeera television network will be the featured speaker during the 2008 PROBE Symposium March 12th in Twichell Auditorium on the campus of Converse at 7 p.m. ...


Visiting Writer Series Brings Gladys Swan to Converse

March 2008
Writer and painter Gladys Swan will give a free public reading in the Barnet Room of the Montgomery Student Center Tuesday, March 11 at...


Exploring Difference and Equality: American Women Printmakers, 1890-1945

March 2008
On Wednesday, March 12, Dr. Helen Langa will discuss American Women Printmakers from 1890-1945. The discussion is based upon her award winning book Radical Art: Printmaking and the Left in 1930s New York.


Corridor of Shame Lawyer Returns to Converse to Discuss Notorious Case

March 2008
On March 10, Converse College graduate and Columbia, S.C.-based attorney Laura Callaway Hart will return to her alma mater to discuss the pivotal role she played in the infamous Corridor of Shame court case which pitted...


Modular Concerto to Debut at Converse Sunday

March 2008
A small chamber orchestra consisting of eight Petrie School of Music faculty and 20 students will join Conversant Concerto during a free concert this Sunday...


Cavani to Coach High School Chamber Music Players in Carolinas Competition

March 2008
On March 15, chamber music performers in grades 8-12 will compete for more than $3,200 in cash awards...


Milliken Art Gallery Exhibits Works by High School Women

March 2008
The bi-annual Young Women in Art Exhibit features works by female high school students of thirteen South Carolina schools...


Converse Wins at National Model NATO...Again!

February 2008
For the Converse Model NATO program, it was another national conference resulting in another string of awards. Against 26 competing delegations at Model NATO in Washington, DC...


Converse Celebrates Trials and Triumphs of Passionate and Accomplished Black Women

February 2008
In celebration of Black History Month, the Core Ensemble will present its music theatre work...


East Meets West at Converse Through Music From Japan

February 2008
The Petrie School of Music at Converse College is pleased to announce the return of Music From Japan...


Petrie School Alum Returns as Member of Harlaxton Trio

February 2008
. Converse music alumna Hollis Roberts, violin, returns to the colleges Petrie School of Music with Paul Vest, cello, and Dawson Hull, piano, in the newly-formed Harlaxton Trio for a free concert February 25 at 8 p.m. in...


Dance to a Healthy Heart

February 2008
The annual Day of Dance is a great way to take care of your heart and have fun doing it...


Fun Converse Ensemble to give Free Concert February 18 with Guests from NPR and Opera

February 2008
On February 18, Ensemble Radieuse, a flexible trio for flute, oboe, and piano, will give a free performance at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the campus of Converse...


Pro Organo Releases Solo Recording by Converse Professor of Music Theory and Organ

February 2008
Listen to audio samples from Dr. Leon Couch's solo CD...


Music Colleges Join Forces to Bring Rising Star Cellist to Spartanburg

February 2008
audiences will have a rare opportunity to enjoy a free concert by Dr. Brooks Whitehouse, one of the nations most gifted cellists, on February 16 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall at Converse...


Celebrating Black History Month at Converse

February 2008
A number of free events celebrating Black History Month are scheduled on the Converse campus...


Ann Schein to Lead Annual Piano Clinic

February 2008
The Converse College Piano Clinic offers exceptional opportunities in piano instruction for both high school students and teachers of piano. Each student will receive a ...


Converse to Host Southern Womens Colleges Art Exhibition

February 2008
Nearly 25 pieces of fine art from students of southern womens colleges will be showcased during the 2008 Southern Womens Colleges Art Exhibition in the...


Valkyries Name Coach for New Lacrosse Program

February 2008
The Converse College Valkyries athletic program announced today the hiring of Julie Redman as head coach of its new lacrosse team, which will begin competition in the...


Converse Opera Theatre Presents Suor Angelica and Little Red Riding Hood

January 2008
On January 25, 26 and 27, Converse Opera Theatre will present two one-act works together in one enjoyable evening...


Converse Snow Pictures!

January 2008
As a blanket of snow covered the campus January 17, Converse women put their creativity and ingenuity to use by building snowwomen, snowmen and having fun on makeshift sleds....


World Renowned Soprano to Perform at Converse

January 2008
Dawn Upshaw, soprano, will perform at Converse College Monday, January 28 in Daniel Recital Hall. The concert, which begins at 8 pm, is the second performance of the 2007-2008 season for the Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series.


President Fleming Featured Nationally in A New Generation of College Presidents Podcast

January 2008
Converse President Betsy Fleming and Kevin Ross, President of Lynn University in Florida, are the featured guests in a Chronicle of Higher Education podcast...


International Study-Travel, Harry Potter and the Mathematics of Gambling Highlight January Term

January 2008
Travel abroad programs and non-traditional course offerings are just two of the perks the four week January Term provides for Converse College students....


Literary Editor, Poet and Fiction Writer to Give Public Reading at Converse

January 2008
On Tuesday, January 15, poet, fiction writer and literary editor R.T. Smith will give a free reading of his new work at 8 p.m. in the...


Converse Presents Exhibit of Carolina and Virginia Landscapes

January 2008
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host an exhibit of works by Jeremiah Miller January 10-February 7. Miller will present a discussion in the gallery...


Valkyries Continue Momentum by Unveiling New Athletic Logo and Adding Lacrosse and Swimming

December 2007
the Converse Valkyrie Athletics program unveiled its new logo and announced the addition of lacrosse to its roster of sports. The unveiling and announcement were made from center court ...


Sophomores Donate $4,247 To Local Shelter; Largest Gift from College Students for The Haven

December 2007
On Dec. 7, members of the student-led Crescent organization at Converse College presented officials of The Haven with a check for $4,247. According to Cindi Goodin, director of The Haven, the check equals approximately...


Converse Athletics Adds Swim Squad

December 2007
Looking to make a continued splash in the world of college athletics, Converse announced Monday that it is adding a swim team. Swimming will be the school's sixth sport, joining basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis and volleyball...


National Radio Program Hosted by Garrison Keillor to Feature Poem By Converse English Professor

November 2007
The Saturday (Dec. 1) edition of the nationally broadcast program The Writers Almanac will feature a poem authored by Converse College English professor Rick Mulkey. The poem is entitled...


Converse Model UN Delegation Overcomes Odds for Impressive Victory

November 2007
In only its second year of competition, the Converse College Model United Nations delegation showed once again why it is amongst the best in the nation. Against 75 college and university delegations...


Festival of Lessons and Carols to be Held at Converse Nov. 29

November 2007
Converse College and the Upstate community will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium..


Dr. Melissa Walker Named SC Professor Of The Year

November 2007
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) named Dr. Melissa Walker of Converse College the 2007 South Carolina Professor of the Year....


Converse Announces Valkyries as Athletic Mascot

November 2007
Converse announced a new athletic mascot this evening on center court of the colleges Hannah Gym. Just before tip off for the volleyball match with...


Presidential Candidate Barack Obama Pays Key Visit to Converse

November 2007
Energy crackled through the crowd as Illinois Sen. Barack Obama took his presidential campaign to Converse College November 3rd. From the onset, the event was more reminiscent of a pep rally or rock concert...


Converse and Hub City Writers Celebrate Year of the Goat

November 2007
Converse College Creative Writing program and Spartanburg's Hub City Writers are co-sponsoring Margaret Hathaway Schatz and Split Creek Farms of Anderson, S.C. in a literary reading and cheese tasting at...


Reforming Syria: A Summer Internship

November 2007
A summer internship by Converse senior Nora Nassri will play a meaningful role in efforts by Syria to become a serious player in the global economic community. The Nisbet Honors student interned with the Syrian Enterprise and Business Center in...


Award-Winning Author to Give Public Reading

November 2007
Sharon May, winner of the 2007 Julia Peterkin Award, will give a free public reading Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the...


Exhibit of Sculptural and Functional Ceramic Works

October 2007
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host Notes from Underground: The Basement Projects by David Zacharias Nov. 8-Dec. 6. An opening reception, which is free and...


Sandip Burman to Showcase Works on Sitar and Tabla

October 2007
On Sunday, Nov. 4, musician Sandip Burman will present a free concert of works on the sitar and tabla in the...


Converse Professor on Monday's Statewide

October 2007
Dr. Tom McDaniel will be the featured guest on the Monday (Oct. 29) edition of


Professor of History Emeritus Presented with Governors Award in Humanities

October 2007
Dr. Jeffrey R. Willis of Converse College presented with one of two Governors Awards in the Humanities during an October 31 luncheon at the South Carolina State museum...


Hub-Bub to Exhibit Latest Works by Converse professors Teresa Prater and Andrew Blanchard

October 2007
Converse art professors Teresa Prater and Andrew Blanchard will join forces and talents for an exhibition in sponsored by Spartanburgs Hub-Bub organization...


Music Petting Zoo at Converse

October 2007
A music petting zoo will be held in Blackman Music Hall on the campus of Converse Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.. There is no admission charge, and children are...


Theatre/Converse Presents Humorous Voyage into Psyche of Modern American Male

October 2007
As part of its Main Stage Series, Theatre/Converse will present Some Girl(s), the latest from contemporary American playwright Neil LaBute,


Converse to Host Performance by Japanese Artists

October 2007
On Friday, Oct. 26, Japanese musicians Koji Okubo, flute, and Kenya Nakano, piano, will present a free concert at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the...


Works by Converse Alumna Selected for Exhibit at Chapman Cultural Center

October 2007
An exhibit of works by Margaret M. Law (1871-1956) has been selected as the inaugural exhibit for the Spartanburg County History Museum in new residency in the Chapman Cultural Center...


Charles Wadsworth to Open 2007-2008 Music Series at Converse

October 2007
The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series, presented by Friends of the Petrie School of Music at Converse, will open its 25th season of distinguished performances with an Oct. 22 performance by Charles Wadsworth and Friends at 8 p.m. in ...


Voting Underway for New Converse Mascot

October 2007
The nominations for the new Converse mascot are in and the voting has begun. Remember, this first round of voting is...


English Professor's Book Explores Contributions of Women in Music

October 2007
Arthur McMaster, Adjunct Professor of English, has written a narrative on the role of some one hundred women in the compositional careers of thirty classical music composers, from Bach to Wagner...


Impressive Accomplishments from Converse Faculty and Students

October 2007
From providing music therapy in the Palestinian territories and landing research opportunities to authoring articles for national publications and exhibiting photographic works, Converse faculty and students are turning heads...


Soulful Exhibit

October 2007
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host A Soulful Journey: Mixed Media from Four Decades by Lloyd Toone Oct. 4-Nov. 1. An opening reception, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for...


New Mascot Search Draws Hundreds of Suggestions

September 2007
The search for the new Converse mascot began in earnest September 24 with the opening of...


Converse Symphony Orchestra Presents First Concert of Season

September 2007
The Converse Symphony Orchestra will open its 2007-2008 season with a free concert October 8 in...


Converse to Host Free Public Reading by Eclectic National Award-Winning Poet

September 2007
Albert Goldbarth, the only living two-time winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in poetry, will give a free public reading Tuesday, Oct. 9 at ...


$2.5 Million and Brotherly Love Establishes Chair in History at Converse

September 2007
Converse College announced today the establishment of The George Dean Johnson , Jr. Chair in History. The position was made possible by a gift from Johnson's brother and sister-in-law...


Information Session for Those Seeking Second Careers as Teachers

September 2007
On Thursday, Sept. 27, Converse College will host an information session for professionals whom are interested in becoming a middle school teacher as a career change. The session will be...


Watch the Converse Volleyball Team Online

September 2007
When the Converse volleyball team squares off against Pfeiffer University this Friday at 7 p.m. in a key Conference Carolinas match up, youll be able to follow all of the action from your own computer through a live webcast game...


President Fleming Unveils Vision for Future of Converse College

September 2007
Converse President Betsy Fleming unveiled a strategic vision for the future of the college during Opening Convocation today (Sept. 11) in the...


Wofford to Formally Accept Sculpture by Converse Professor

September 2007
Wofford College will embrace A Green Season on Wednesday, Sept. 19, with a formal acceptance ceremony of the sculpture by local artist and Converse professor Mayo Mac Boggs...


Jason Mraz in Concert at Converse

August 2007
Jason Mraz will headline a Sept. 15 concert on the back campus of Converse College. Joining Mraz on the bill are The Working Title and Doug Jones....


Milliken Gallery at Converse to Feature Works by Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers

August 2007
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host an exhibit of works by artist Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers Aug. 30-Sept. 27. An opening reception is...


Converse Jumps Five Spots in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings

August 2007
High ranking reflects commitment to delivering a personalized, distinct and excellent educational experience...


Director of Childbloom Program at Converse Named National Director of the Year

August 2007
The National Childbloom Company has named Michael Miller as its Director of the Year for 2006. Miller directs the Childbloom program at Converse College, and is a...


Converse Announces New Trustees

August 2007
Elizabeth Bell Weisiger, Carroll Clancy, Elizabeth Crane Griffith and John Montgomery have been named to the Converse College Board of Trustees. They will each serve a four-year term...


Fourth Book of Original Poetry by Rick Mulkey Published

August 2007
Word Press has recently released Rick Mulkeys latest book of poetry, Toward Any Darkness. The 80-page tome is his fourth book of poetry, and is available through...


Teaching Program for Those Seeking Career Change Unveiled

August 2007
Converse College unveiled today a master of arts in teaching program designed specifically for professionals with bachelor degrees in disciplines other than education who may be looking for a career change...


Grad Earns Presidential Teaching Award for Innovative Math Instruction

August 2007
While teaching third grade, Tapp Hancock grew tired of half of her students not being able to master basic mathematics. She knew there had to be a better way...


Converse Celebrates Twice for Graduate Students

August 2007
On August 4, Converse College held an out of the ordinary commencement celebration in Beaufort, SC for 52 Master of Education graduate students.The week before (July 28) in Twichell Auditorium, the college conferred...


Athletic Director Named to Hall of Fame

July 2007
Converse Athletic Director Joy Couch was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame July 22 at the...


Wofford Installs Sculpture by Boggs

July 2007
Wofford College has completed installation of a new sculpture on campus titled A Green Season, created by Converse Professor of Art Mayo Mac Boggs. Designed as a piece of environmental art, the playful welded and painted steel sculpture is...


Basketball Announces Game Promotions

July 2007
The Converse College Basketball team has announced game promotions and special events for the 2007-08 season. Included in the festivities is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness on January 26th.


Art Professor Earns Top Honor in Art Guild Show

July 2007
Teresa Prater, Chair of the Department of Art and professor of Studio Art at Converse, was the top winner of the 34th Annual Juried Exhibition of the Artists' Guild of Spartanburg...


Blowtorches, laser cutters weld physics to arts world

July 2007
To become a featured artist on the campus of Converse College, Dee Dee Bonds had to learn how to operate a blowtorch...


Converse and Clemson Partner to Increase Number of Women Engineers

June 2007
Converse College and Clemson University announced today a partnership for an engineering dual degree program. The program is a response to the staggering gender imbalance in the engineering profession. According to the National Science Board...


Converse Gains Full Membership in Conference Carolinas; Adds Basketball to Conference Play

June 2007
In a unanimous vote Friday, officials with Conference Carolinas granted Converse College full conference membership status. League officials made the decision during their annual spring meeting at...


Music Students Begin Three-Week Festival of Performance and Study in England

May 2007
On Monday, May 28, 17 students and five faculty members from Converse Colleges Petrie School of Music left for England to take part in the...


Converse Confers 171 Degrees During Commencement

May 2007
In her commencement address, Ellen Bryant Voigt beckoned the graduates to


Senior Turns Down Offers from Harvard and Yale for Singapore School of Public Policy

May 2007
Tina Rohner is one of the Class of 2007's most accomplished graduates. She was the head delegate for the school's highly regarded Model Arab League, Model United Nations and Model NATO teams, the No. 1 player on the tennis team, the founder of ...


Beirut, Lebanon Native to Graduate May 17; Pursue Ph. D. at Medical Hospital

May 2007
A sense of providence seems to envelope Carla Kantara. A native of Beirut, Lebanon, Kantara moved to Houston, TX solo to begin her college years in earnest. You dont get a chance unless you take a chance, she says with a smart smile...


Converse Music History Professor Receives National Honor

May 2007
Dr. Seigwart Reichwald of Converse Colleges Petrie School of Music has been named a Delta Omicron National Patron. The National Patron title is conferred upon a musician who has attained a national reputation in...


Converse Adds Two More to Freshman Class

May 2007
Coach Brett Phillips announced the signing of two more freshmen for the 2007-08 campaign. Morgan Sacharski and Jerrica Lane have to committed to join Converse Basketball.


"Today's Family" Features Converse.

May 2007
Platinum Television Group will feature Converse College on its educational television series,


1973 Alumna Presented with College's Highest Honor

May 2007
During Converse's Thousand Thanks Gala, Jeanne Smith Harley 73 was presented with the Dexter Edgar Converse Award, the College's highest honor...


Senior Exhibitions in Milliken Gallery

May 2007
Senior art majors graduating in Studio Art, Interior Design, Art Education and Art Therapy are conducting a series of individual and group shows in the Milliken Art Gallery. Gallery hours are...


Converse Basketball Signs Eight

May 2007
Converse College Basketball coach, Brett Phillips, has announced the signing of eight players for next season. Converse signed Nikki Bryant, Kendra Bothof, Kariann Hill, Ashley Jones, Brittney Lebby, Shay Walker, Brandy Williams, and Paige Woodard.


Theatre/Converse Closes Season with Cancer Production

April 2007
Theatre/Converse will close its 2006-2007 season with the Pulitzer Prize winning Wit by Margaret Edson April 27-29 and May 2-5 in Hazel B. Abbott Theatre. The production is recommended for mature...


Celebrating Founder's Day at Converse

April 2007
On April 26, the Converse College community joined together in the annual celebration of the birthday of Dexter Edgar Converse, the school's founder. It was upon...


Converse Extends Sympathy and Support to Virginia Tech

April 2007
The Converse College family extends our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all those suffering as a result of the tragic events of April 16th at Virginia Tech. This day has been etched forever in our minds, as Converse shares a special bond..


Converse Volleyball Signs Five for Next Season

April 2007
Converse College Volleyball Coach Ginny Alexander announced today the signing of five new players for the 2007 season.


Ellen Gilchrist to Give Public Reading at Converse

April 2007
Novelist and poet Ellen Gilchrist will give a public reading at Converse Tuesday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. Her reading, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by...


Converse Selects National Music Commentator and Performer to Lead School of Music

April 2007
Miles Hoffman, known to many as National Public Radio commentator, violist with American Chamber Players, is the new Dean of the Carroll McDaniel Petrie School of Music. He will begin his duties...


Converse Tennis Makes History

April 2007
The Converse College tennis team defeated St. Andrews 8-1 in CVAC action Saturday afternoon. With the win, Converse qualified for the CVAC Tennis Tournament for the first time in the schools history.


Coker Visiting Writers Series Wraps Up 2006-2007 Season with Reading by Poteat

April 2007
Poet Joshua Poteat will be at Converse Tuesday, April 17, for a free guest reading at 8 p.m. His reading will conclude the 2006-2007 Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Visiting Writers Series. The public is also invited to attend a...


Converse Tennis Stages Comeback to Overcome Lees-McRae

April 2007
After dropping all three doubles matches and trailing 4-1 after the first two singles matches finished, Converse College won the remaining four singles matches to defeated Lees-McRae College 5-4 in Banner Elk, NC.


Wikipedia Founder Discusses Controversial Web Encyclopedia

March 2007
Jimmy Wales, creator and founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.org, spoke about the controversial site in Twichell Auditorium at Converse April 10. The event, which was free and open to the public, drew an estimated audience of 700 people...


Converse Tennis Falls to Pfeiffer

March 2007
Converse was defeated by Pfeiffer 9-0 in CVAC tennis action Tuesday afternoon. With the loss, Converse falls to 6-9 overall and 1-7 in the CVAC. Pfeiffer moves to 10-6 (4-2 CVAC).


Converse Hosts Only National Duo-Piano Competition

March 2007
The only duo-piano competition in the U.S. sponsored by a national music organization will be held in Daniel Recital Hall at Converse Saturday, March 31, at...


Joy Couch Garners High School Coach of the Year Honor

March 2007
Before being named athletic director at Converse, Joy Couch was the girls basketball coach at Dorman High School (Spartanburg, SC). This week, she was named National High School Coach of the Year by...


Converse Tennis Overpowers Columbia

March 2007
The Converse tennis team defeated Columbia College 8-1 yesterday afternoon on the road. The All-Stars are just two games under .500 with a 6-8 record. Converse has won three in a row, including 4 of the last 5 matches.


Converse Model League Dominates Southeast Regional; Prepares for National

March 2007
Last weekend, over 175 college debaters from throughout the region and beyond participated in the Southeast University Model Arab League at Converse. In what has become a trend throughout the years, the Converse team dominated the event...


Converse Tennis Defeats Brevard

March 2007
Converse relied on its lower spots to claim the victory over host Brevard College. The #2 and #3 Doubles earned points for Converse, while the #2, #4, #5, and #6 spots won in the singles matches.


Better Than Ezra in Concert at Converse

March 2007
Founded in New Orleans in 1987 while original members were attending college at Louisiana State University, Better Than Ezra burst upon the national music scene in 1993 with their debut album Deluxe. That same year...


Clinton Senior Policy Advisor and Former US House Representative to Speak at Converse

March 2007
On March 20, Leecia Roberta Eve, senior policy advisor to the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign, and former U.S. House of Representatives member Elizabeth Patterson will be the featured speakers for the bi-annual PROBE Symposium sponsored by...


NPRs Miles Hoffman to Serve as Guest Artist and Conductor at Converse

March 2007
Miles Hoffman, music commentator for National Public Radios flagship program Morning Edition, will serve as guest conductor of the Converse Symphony Orchestra during a free concert March 19, at 8 p.m. in Twichell Auditorium..


Top Regional Collegiate Debaters at Converse for Weekend Event

March 2007
This weekend (March 16-18), over 175 college debaters from throughout the region and beyond will participate in the Southeast University Model Arab League at Converse College. Modeled after League of Arab States parliamentary procedure...


Converse's Lauren Mueller Announced as a Finalsits for The V Foundation Comeback Award

March 2007
The V Foundation for Cancer Research has announced the finalists for the seventh annual V Foundation Comeback Award. The award is presented in conjunction with ESPN and the recipient will be announced during ESPNs basketball Final Four/NIT weekend.


Converse Overwhelms Lenior-Rhyne

March 2007
The Converse tennis team defeated the Bears of Lenoir-Rhyne College 7-2 on Thursday afternoon. The All-Stars won 2 of 3 doubles matches and 5 of 6 singles matches to claim the 7-2 win.


Converse Tennis Falls to Mars Hill

March 2007
Mars Hill's women's tennis team defeated Converse College, 8-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Hart Tennis Complex. MHC improved to 7-1 on the season. Converse falls to 2-7 on the season.


Vagina Monologues to be Performed at Converse

March 2007
Several student organizations will present the globally successful Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler March 6-8. Curtain time for all performances is...


Blazing New Trails; Converse Celebrates Womens History Month

March 2007
A host of activities is planned throughout March for Womens History Month...


Converse Tennis Splits CVAC Weekend

March 2007
The Converse tennis team defeated Barton College 5-4 on Saturday and fell to Mount Olive 8-1 on Sunday. The All-Stars move to 2-6 on the season.


Queens Women's Tennis Defeats Converse College

March 2007
The Royals Women's Tennis Team defeated Converse College this past Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Queens Courts. Royals got off to a 3-0 start by winning all three doubles matches.


Award-Winning Poet to Give Public Reading at Converse

March 2007
Claire Bateman will give a free public reading Tuesday, March 6 at 8 p.m. in the Barnet Room of the Montgomery Student Center. Her visit to Converse is made possible by...


Forensics Workshop for Middle School Students

February 2007
CSI: Converse took place on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the County Library headquarters. Dr. Neval Erturk and Dr. Sheri Strickland of the Converse biology and chemistry departments transformed participants into crime scene investigators...


Ginny Alexander Named Converse Volleyball Coach

February 2007
Converse College athletic director, Joy Couch, has announced Virginia Ginny Alexander as the Converse College volleyball coach. Alexander replaces Bill Rude, who resigned in December.


Converse Dominates Columbia Union; Makes School History

February 2007
The Converse College basketball team established history by winning its third game in a row. The All-Stars defeated Columbia Union College (MD) 87-57 in their season finale.


Converse, Chowan, and North Greenville Victorious on Day 2

February 2007
The Converse College All-Stars defeated Claflin University 77-70 to open the action on Day 2 of the All-Stars Independent Classic.


Converse Game Time Changed

February 2007
Converse will face off with Claflin at 4:00 pm instead of the originally scheduled 6:00 pm start time.


North Greenville and Claflin Both Win on the Day 1 of All-Stars Classic

February 2007
North Greenville University defeated Chowan University 87-74 in game 1 while Claflin University held off Brevard College 66-61 in game 2. Converse College and Columbia Union College did not play on the first day of competition.


Lander Defeats Converse

February 2007
The Lander University Bearcats beat the Converse College tennis team 8-1 Monday afternoon. Converse drops to 1-4 on the season.


History Professor Among Only 80 Chosen for Terrorism Conference

February 2007
One doesnt think of a ski lodge in the Italian Alps as a center of international terrorism. But for a week in January, it was...


Converse Falls to Anderson

February 2007
Anderson University swept the doubles round en route to a 7-2 win in CVAC tennis action over Converse College. Converse falls to 1-3 on the season.


Coker Edges Converse in CVAC Tennis

February 2007
Converse College fell 5-4 to visiting Coker College in CVAC tennis action Sunday afternoon. Trailing 2-1 after the doubles matches, Converse and Coker split the singles matches, winning three matches each.


Converse Routs North Greenville on Senior Night

February 2007
Converse College defeated North Greenville University 76-51 on senior night. All four seniors scored double digits including a double-double by Lauren Mueller, 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Carla Kantara, 10 points and 11 rebounds.


Erskine Sweeps Converse

February 2007
Erskine College swept the Converse tennis team 9-0 in the spring season opener for the All-Stars. Erskine, who picked first in the CVAC pre-season poll, did not concede a set in the match.


Converse Loses in Overtime to St. Andrews

February 2007
St. Andrews Karen Foggie drained two free throw with nine seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Knights over Converse College 86-85. With the loss, the All-Stars fall to 4-22. St. Andrews improves to 14-6.


Learning About Marian

February 2007
1,200 Spartanburg fourth and fifth graders visited Converse Wednesday, Feb. 7, to learn about and celebrate the life of Marian Anderson, renowned contralto singer, humanitarian and symbol for anti-segregation in the Civil Rights era...


Converse Names New Vice President for Institutional Advancement

January 2007
Catherine Culler Inabnit is the new vice president for institutional advancement at Converse. Inabnit, who is the first Converse alumna to hold the position, will officially begin her duties...


CVAC to Change Name to Conference Carolinas

January 2007
New Logo Also Unveiled As Part of Rebranding Of NCAA II Conference


Research Grant Funds Converse Study of Heritage Effects on E-mail and Cell Phone Use

January 2007
There are about 1.1 billion e-mail users worldwide and more than two billion cell phone subscribers worldwide. Besides our individual personalities, our heritage may play a significant role in the way that we use cell phones and e-mail...


Converse South Carolina Student Legislature Delegation Emerges into Powerful Force

January 2007
Heading into the Nov. 1-4 Fall 2006 Session, the Converse delegation was riding a six-year streak of Best Small Delegation honors...


Converse Tennis Places Two on CVAC Player to Watch List

January 2007
Tina Rohner and Rachel Wilkes have both been named to the CVAC Players to Watch List. The team was picked to finish 9th in the conference's preseason poll.


Converse Defeats Lees-McRae in OT Thriller

January 2007
Despite trailing by 15 points at halftime, Converse College (4-20) was able to comeback and beat Lees-McRae 91-80 in overtime. Kathlyn McClain led the way with a game 26 points including going 7 of 10 from three point range.


Converse Basketball Is Thinking Pink

January 2007
The Converse College basketball team is showing its support for the fight against breast cancer by Thinking Pink at tomorrow evening game against Lees-McRae College.


Opera Theatre Brings Fun to Stage with Bat Performance

January 2007
The classic comic operetta


View Footage of President Fleming on Carolina Business Review

January 2007
President Betsy Fleming was the featured guest on Carolina Business Review, which aired througout NC and SC on educational television.


Theatre/Converse Presents

January 2007
Set in the cave country of North Carolina,


Converse Falls in OT to North Greenville

January 2007
Freshmen Eboni Davis and Nikki Wood combined for ten points in the overtime period to propel North Greenville University to a 86-78 victory over Converse College Tuesday night in Hayes Gymnasium in NCAA Division II women's basketball action.


Brevard Defeats Converse

January 2007
The Brevard College womens basketball team (3-14) came out victorious on the road Saturday against Converse College 54-48.


Pancake, Award-Winning Author, to Give Free Public Reading at Converse

January 2007
Ann Pancake, winner of numerous awards for her short stories, will give a free public reading Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. in the Barnet Room of the Montgomery Student Center . Pancake is serving as Writer-in-Residence for...


Alumna Returns to Alma Mater to Lead MLK Event

January 2007
The Rev. Delois Brown-Daniels, a Cowpens native and Converse graduate, will return to her alma mater Thursday, Jan. 11 to discuss her life of service and scholarship and the critical ties between the two for responsible citizenship...


Carson-Newman Edges Converse 83-78

January 2007
Converse College gave the visiting Eagles all they could handle, but Carson-Newman was able to hold off a late run by the All-Stars to get the win.


Converse Defeats Belmont Abbey, 72-63

January 2007
The Crusaders fell to Converse College 72-63 tonight at the Wheeler Center. The Abbey falls to 4-5 on the year, while the All-Stars improve to 3-14.


Converse Students Explore Non-Traditional Learning in January Term

January 2007
The four-week January Term at Converse College is one of the most popular among students because it is designed specifically for the pursuit of non-traditional learning opportunities through...


Converse Knocks Off West Virginia State

December 2006
Four All-Stars scored double digits to lead Converse over visiting West Virginia State 73-62. Senior Lauren Mueller scored a game high 19 points as the All-Stars improve to 2-12 on the season.


USC-Aiken Slides Past Converse

December 2006
USC-Aiken defeated Converse College 77-63 in NCAA Division II Basketball action Saturday afternoon. The All-Stars fall to 1-12 on the season while the Pacers improve to 6-3.


Exhibit at Converse to Feature Vanitas Art

December 2006
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host Tool: Images by Sheri Fleck Rieth Jan. 11 through Feb. 8...


Converse Educator Presented with Highest Award for Gifted Education

December 2006
At its annual conference in November, the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education presented Dr. Nancy Breard of Converse College with its most prestigious award, the Richard W. Riley Award for Accomplishments in the Field of Gifted Education..


Athletic Program Places 25 on the CVAC Presidential Honor Roll

December 2006
Converse boasted 25 members to the Presidential Honor Roll, which means over half of Converses student-athletes (53%) were named to the list.


Converse Professor Finishes Among Top-Five for Professor of Year Award

December 2006
Dr. Melissa Walker, associate professor of history at Converse College, was a top-five finalist in early November for the 2006 Governors Professor of the Year award for four-year colleges. She was the only...


Converse Falls to Queens; Mueller Sets Rebound Record

December 2006
In a night when Lauren Mueller set the Converse College All-Time Rebounding record, the All-Stars came up short losing 72-61 to Queens University. With the win, Queens moves to 2-5 while Converse drops to 1-8.


Converse Defeats Limestone by 15 Points

November 2006
The Converse College basketball team picked its first win of the season by defeating Limestone College 77-62. Lauren Mueller led the way for the All-Stars with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks.


Converse Volleyball Earns Academic Honors

November 2006
The Converse College volleyball team has received the Game Plan /AVCA Team Academic Award. The American Volleyball Coaches Association honored 288 teams, in eight different classifications of competition, for their academic success.


Converse Falls to Newberry

November 2006
Four Newberry players reached double digits in points as the Indians defeated Converse College 77-41. Newberry, who advanced to the NCAA National Tournament last season, improves to 4-0 on the season. The All-Stars drop to 0-5.


President Betsy Fleming Featured on SCETV

November 2006
On Friday, Nov. 10, Converse President Betsy Fleming and Wofford College President Dr. Benjamin Dunlap were the featured guests on SCETVs


Converse Makes Impressive Debut in Model United Nations Competition

November 2006
The Converse College Model United Nations delegation made an impressive debut during the Nov. 16-18 Southern Regional in Atlanta, GA. With 75 delegations and well over 600 participants from...


Converse Falls to Coker

November 2006
Coker’s Lotta Aaltonen scored 19 points to lead the Cobras to a 69-57 victory. Strong shooting from the line helped Coker put the game out of reach.


Festival of Lessons and Carols to be Held at Converse Nov. 30

November 2006
Converse College and the Upstate community will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in...


Renowned Piano Team Returns to Upstate for Free Concert

November 2006
The award-winning Pas de Duo piano team will return to the Converse campus Sunday, Dec. 3, for a free concert in...


SECOND HALF SURGE PACES TOPPERS TO 74-50 WIN OVER CONVERSE

November 2006
The West Liberty womens basketball team shot a sizzling 71 percent in the second half to defeat Converse 74-50 Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Arena in day two action of the 2006 Ferguson Enterprises Lady Pioneer Classic.


UNDERWOOD PACES TUSCULUM TO 79-55 WIN OVER CONVERSE

November 2006
Brooke Underwood recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 assists, while Tusculum head coach Missy Tiber recorded her 100th career victory as the Pioneers defeated Converse 79-55 Friday night in the 2006 Ferguson Enterprises Classic.


Womens Empowerment Network to Meet this Saturday

November 2006
This Saturday, Nov. 18, the Converse II Womens Empowerment Network will host Melissa H. Andrews, the 2003-2004 Spartanburg District 2 Teacher of the Year, as its guest speaker...


Converse Drops Season Opener

November 2006
The Converse basketball team lost its season opener to cross town rival USC-Upstate. The Spartans opened the game with a 14-2 run and never looked back from there.


Dance Ensemble Presents Fall Concert

November 2006
The Converse College Dance Ensemble, in conjunction with the Alia Lawson Pre-College Dance Department, will present its fall concert Friday(Nov. 10) at...


Lees-McRae Wins 9th Straight Tournament Championship

November 2006
The top seeded Lees-McRae Bobcats won their 9th straight CVAC Tournament Championship this afternoon.


#2 Limestone Advances to CVAC Finals

November 2006
The second seeded Limestone College Saints defeated 3rd seed Converse College 3-1 (19-30, 30-23, 30-21, 30-26) to advance to the CVAC Tournament final.


Converse Knocks Off St. Andrews, Falls to Limestone

November 2006
The Converse College All-Stars defeated the St. Andrews Knights in the quarterfinals, but fell to Upstate rival Limestone in the semi-final.


Top Seed Lees-McRae Advances to Finals

November 2006
The top seeded Lees-McRae Bobcats advanced to finals with a 3-1 (30-24, 30-28, 27-30, 30-21) over 5th seed Anderson University.


#3 Converse Defeats #6 St. Andrews

November 2006
Third seeded Converse College fought off a St. Andrews comeback to win 3-2 (30-19, 30-26, 25-30, 25-30, 20-18) to advance to the CVAC Tournament Semi-finals.


Limestone Eliminates Mount Olive

November 2006
The second seeded Limestone Saints defeated 7th seed Mount Olive College 3-1 (30- 27, 31-29, 23-30, 30-24).


Lees-McRae Advances to Semi-finals

November 2006
The top seeded Bobcats of Lees-McRae College defeated the 8th seeded Pfeiffer University Falcons 3-0 (30-28, 30-19, 30-24).


#5 Anderson Advances in CVAC Tournament

November 2006
The 5th seeded Anderson University Trojans swept the #4 seed Coker College Cobras in three games (30-27, 30-19, 30-22).


2006-2007 Chamber Music Series Opens Nov. 13

November 2006
The St. Lawrence String Quartet will open the 2006-2007 Friends of the Petrie School of Music/Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series...


Converse Offers Tribute Concert in Memory of John Turnbull

November 2006
This Sunday (Nov. 12), Converse College and the American Guild of Organists will present a loving tribute concert in memory of Dr. John Turnbull. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will begin at...


Advisor to Iraqi Women Will Speak at Converse

November 2006
Eileen Padberg has been in Iraq for two years to help the women of that country succeed in business. On Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., she will share her experiences during an open forum...


2006 CVAC Volleyball Tournament Field Set

October 2006
Lees-McRae garners the #1 seed in this week's CVAC Volleyball Tournament.


Volleyball Game Time Changed

October 2006
Tomorrow's CVAC volleyball match start time has been moved.


Converse Falls to Lees-McRae

October 2006
The Lees-McRae College Lady Bobcats volleyball team defeated Converse College Thursday evening at Williams Gymnasium 3-1, (23-30, 30-19, 30-28, and 30-28) in Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference play.


Converse Sweeps Queens in CVAC Volleyball

October 2006
Converse College defeated Queens College 3-0 (30-22, 30-18, 30-26) at the Tom and Tracy Hannah Gym on Senior Night. With the win, Converse improves to 19-8 and 14-5 in CVAC play.


Theatre/Converse Presents “Belles” in Season Opener

October 2006
“Belles” can best be described as a comedy in two acts and 45 phone calls. Theatre/Converse will open its 2006-2007 season with the Mark Dunn comedy Oct. 27...


Award-Winning Author to Give Public Reading at Converse

October 2006
Nicole Cooley, winner of the 2006 Julia Peterkin Award, will give a free public reading Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Montgomery Student Center at...


LIMESTONE WOMEN’S SOCCER GETS 8-0 WIN OVER CONVERSE

October 2006
The Limestone College women’s soccer team rolled to an 8-0 win over Converse College on Thursday afternoon in CVAC action.


Converse to Host Cross Country Championships this Saturday

October 2006
This Saturday (Oct. 21), Converse College will host the 2006 Carolinas Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships...


Abbey Volleyball Swept By Converse, 3-0

October 2006
Converse College received a match-high 14 kills from Lauren Mueller as the All-Stars swept the Belmont Abbey volleyball team 3-0 tonight at the Wheeler Center.


Warren Wilson Knocks Off Converse

October 2006
Warren Wilson College defeated Converse College 3-0 this afternoon at Hayden Abney Fulp Field. With the loss, Converse drops to 2-14 on the season.


President Fleming Touts the Value of Women’s Colleges on Statewide Educational Radio

October 2006
On the Sept. 25 edition of “Speaking of Schools,” which is heard throughout South Carolina via the Educational Radio Network, Converse President Betsy Fleming spoke about recent research data which strongly supports women’s colleges..


Victorians Institute Conference at Converse

October 2006
Converse College is hosting the international conference for the Victorians Institute Oct. 20 and 21...


Limestone Rallies to Defeat Converse

October 2006
After trailing 2-0, the Saints of Limestone College came back to defeat Converse in CVAC Volleyball action.


Converse Wins 5-Game Thriller

October 2006
The Converse College All-Stars defeated the Knights of St. Andrew Presbyterian College 3-2 (30-20, 22-30, 23-30, 30-28, 15-7).


Converse College Exhibits “Voices in the Clay”

October 2006
Spartanburg, S.C.— The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host “Voices of Clay,” an exhibit of works by ceramicist Ann Gleason Oct. 4 through...


Converse Defeats Columbia College

October 2006
The Converse College tennis opened up their team schedule with a convincing 8-1 win over visiting Columbia College.


Converse Sweeps Anderson

October 2006
Converse College defeated Anderson Tuesday night in CVAC volleyball action (30-26, 36-34, 30-26). Converse not only swept the game but also the season series with the Trojans.


Belmont Abbey Defeats Converse College

October 2006
Belmont Abbey defeated Converse College 8-0 in today’s game. With the loss, Converse drops to 2-10 overall. The Crusaders improved to an overall record of 9-3.


Converse Splits Weekend of CVAC Action

October 2006
The Converse College volleyball team split a pair of CVAC matches this weekend. The All-Stars defeated Queens University Friday night in Charlotte (30-25, 30-22, 30-19).


Converse Falls to Lander

September 2006
Lander University defeated Converse College 3-1 (30-15, 20-30, 30-23, 30-26). With the win, the Bearcats improve to 15-6 on the season, while the All-Stars fall to 11-6.


North Georgia Tops Converse

September 2006
North Georgia College & State University defeated Converse College 5-0 this evening in women’s soccer action.


Converse Loses Beloved Colleague, Friend and Mentor

September 2006
Dr. John W. Stevenson, the Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of English, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24...


Converse Finished 6th at Asics Winthrop Invitational

September 2006
The Converse College All-Stars finished in a tie for 6th place in the Garnett Division (non-division I institutions). The All-Stars 6th place finish was shared with Newberry College.


Converse Picks Up 5th CVAC Win

September 2006
In the battle between the second and third place teams in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference volleyball, the third place team came out on top, as the Converse All-Stars defeated Coker College 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.


Barton Routs Converse

September 2006
Barton College scored seven second half goals to defeat Converse 10-1 in CVAC soccer action this afternoon. Converse drops to 2-5 (1-3 CVAC) on the season. Barton improves to 4-2 (1-1 CVAC).


All-Stars Defeats St. Andrews

September 2006
St. Andrews Presbyterian College held leads in all four games, but visiting Converse College rallied in the first, third, and fourth to pull out a 3-1 (30-28, 22-30, 30-26, 32-30) Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference volleyball victory on Friday.


Dori Sanders to Appear at Converse

September 2006
Award-winning novelist Dori Sanders will use a conversational style during her reading at Converse Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. Her appearance is...


Converse Names New Athletic Director

September 2006
Joy Couch will join the college as athletic director this month. She has 28 years of experience as a...


Photo Montage of Marian Anderson Celebration

September 2006
An exclusive photo montage of Converse’s two-day (Sept. 11 and 12) celebration of Marian Anderson is available by...


Converse Suffers First CVAC Loss

September 2006
The Limestone Lady Saints volleyball team defeated visiting Converse College 3-1 on Wednesday night in CVAC action (28-30, 30-26, 30-24, 30-27). With the win the Lady Saints go above .500 at 7-6, and climb to 3-0 in the CVAC.


Mueller Named CVAC Volleyball Player of the Week

September 2006
Lauren Mueller, a senior middle blocker from Converse College, has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) women's volleyball Player of the Week in the second week of the 2006 season.


Converse Gets Blanked Again

September 2006
The Converse College soccer team suffered its second straight shutout this time falling 6-0 to Queens University. With the loss, Converse falls to 2-4 on the season and 1-3 in the CVAC.


Converse Knocks Off Defending Champions

September 2006
The Converse College volleyball team defeated Mt. Olive College 3-1 this afternoon in CVAC play. The Trojans of Mt. Olive won the CVAC regular season championship last season.


Lady Cobras Blank Converse College

September 2006
Coker College used a solid second half to defeat the Converse College All-Stars 3-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Coker College Soccer Field. The Cobras were able to do something that no other opponent had done this season, shutout Converse.


Converse Finishes 17th at Eye-Opener Invitational

September 2006
The Converse College Cross Country team finished 17th out of 24 teams in the Eye Opener Invitational at Milliken Corporate Park. The All-Stars’ young squad finished 8th out of 11 CVAC teams in the meet.


Converse Knocks Off Barton

September 2006
Converse College Volleyball picked up its second Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference win is as many nights. The All-Stars played host to the Barton College Bulldogs, defeating the visitors 3-0.


Jaehyouk Lee to Perform at Converse

September 2006
On Monday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., Korean pianist Jaehyouk Lee will present a solo recital in Daniel Recital Hall on the Converse campus. The concert is free and open to the public...


Converse Sweeps Anderson in CVAC Opener

September 2006
Converse College used decisive runs in all three games to sweep Anderson University 30-25, 30-25, 30-22 in a Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference match Thursday night at the Abney Center.


North Greenville Wins Big Over Converse College

September 2006
The Converse College soccer team dropped its second straight game. North Greenville University proved to be too much for the All-Stars to handle.


Converse Suffers First Loss to Lees-McRae

September 2006
The Converse All-Stars soccer team lost for the first time this season in an offensive shootout. On a rain soaked field at Lees-McRae, the Lady Bobcats opened their Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference schedule with a wild 7-3 win.


Converse Comeback to Edge St. Andrews 2-1

September 2006
Converse College picked up its second win of the season by defeating Carolinas Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) opponent St. Andrews Presbyterian College. The All-Stars improve to 2-0 (1-0 CVAC) on the season.


Converse, USC-Upstate Unbeaten in Converse Volleyball Invitational

August 2006
At the end of the Converse Volleyball Invitational, only two teams made it through undefeated. Converse College and USC-Upstate finished the tournament 3-0 and 4-0 respectively.


Converse Volleyball Completes Weekend Sweep

August 2006
Converse defeated both Elizabeth City State and Fayetteville State (FSU) this afternoon to complete the weekend sweep. With the two wins, Converse College completed competition in the Converse Volleyball Invitational with a record of 3-0.


Converse Soccer Takes Season Opener

August 2006
The Converse College soccer team started the 2006 season with a 2-1 win over Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC). A pair of juniors led the way for the All-Stars as Sam Chapman and Ashley Carry both notched a goal in the match.


Converse Volleyball Wins Season Opener

August 2006
The Converse College volleyball got off to the start they were hoping for with a 3-1 win over North Carolina Central University. The match was one of eight played today at the Converse Volleyball Invitational.


CVAC Dominates Day One of Converse Volleyball Invitational

August 2006
Day one of the Converse Volleyball Invitational saw a lot of dominating performances. Seven of the eight matches needed only three games to determine a winner.


Converse’s Sam Chapman Receive CVAC Recognition

August 2006
Converse College soccer player, Sam Chapman, has been named to the CVAC Women’s Soccer ‘Players to Watch’ List. The list highlights players from the twelve conference teams who are anticipated to make a positive impact on the upcoming season.


Converse Cross Country Picked to Finish Fourth in CVAC

August 2006
The Converse College cross country is picked to finish fourth in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference Pre-season Coaches’ Poll. Each of the conference’s twelve coaches vote where they predict each team to finish excluding their own team.


Honoring Marian Anderson: Legendary Singer, Civil Rights Pioneer

August 2006
Converse College will begin the 2006-2007 academic year with a celebration of the life of Marian Anderson (1897-1993), renowned contralto singer, humanitarian and symbol for anti-segregation in the Civil Rights era.


Converse Volleyball Invitational Attracts Teams from Five Conferences

August 2006
Nine women’s volleyball teams will be on the Converse College campus August 25-26 to compete in the Converse Volleyball Invitational. Admission is free and open to the public. All matches will be held in...


Converse Volleyball Picked to Finish Fourth in CVAC

August 2006
The Converse College volleyball team was voted to finish fourth in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference.


Converse to Celebrate the Life and Works of Judy Voss Jones

August 2006
Judy Voss Jones taught art at Converse from 1976-1993 and served as chair of the Department of Arts and Design. She left Converse in 1993 for the University of Georgia where she taught drawing and painting until her death from ovarian cancer in 2004.


Alumnae Travel Opportunity: Experience the Tuscany-Cortona Region of Italy

August 2006
Reservations are going fast for an August 2007 excursion to the Tuscany-Cortona region of Italy. Converse and the college of William and Mary are offering the August 15-23, 2007 journey to alumnae and friends of the colleges at the special rate of...


Converse Professor Offers Thoughts about Iraqi Situation

August 2006
On August 6, The Spartanburg Herald-Journal published an opinion piece by Converse professor Dr. Joe P. Dunn concerning the US military presence in Iraq.


Converse Athletes Begin Preparations for Upcoming Season

August 2006
The Converse College cross country, soccer, and volleyball teams reported to campus on Monday. Each team began their pre-season preparations Tuesday.


Converse Featured in Inaugural Issue of S.C. Trend Magazine

August 2006
An in-depth interview with Converse President Betsy Fleming is among the features in the inaugural edition of S.C. Trend Magazine. You can read the article by…


New Study Finds Women’s Colleges Are Better Equipped to Help Their Students

July 2006
A study by the Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research (IUCPR) suggests that students at women's colleges are better served in their educational pursuits than their peers at coeducational institutions...


Converse Freshmen Come to Town Early to Help Community

July 2006
During two separate July weekends, 52 incoming freshmen from nine states joined with Converse faculty and staff members in the award-winning Summer Serve program...


New Director of Alumnae at Converse

July 2006
Jane Marion, a 2004 graduate of Converse, has returned to her alma mater to lead its alumnae office.


AdvanceSC Awards $100,000 Grant to Converse for New Look at Physics

July 2006
Timely grant will also benefit new engineering partnership between Converse and Clemson University...


Basketball adds five to squad

July 2006
Coach Brett Phillips has announced the addition of five student-athletes to the basketball team for next season. Ashley Arff, Kelsey Lambdin, Kathlyn McClain, Jessica McMahan, and Stephanie Whitaker have committed to play at Converse College.


Teagle Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Southeastern Colleges

June 2006
Converse, Agnes Scott, UNC-Asheville, and Wofford to study learning experiences of first-years students


Converse will host All-Stars Independent Classic

June 2006
The Converse College basketball team will host the All-Stars Independent Classic announced Coach Brett Phillips. The All-Stars Independent Classic will take place on February 23 and 24, 2007 at the Tom and Tracy Hannah Gym on the campus of Converse


Converse Named as Host Site for 2006 CVAC Cross Country and Volleyball Tournaments

June 2006
After completing its first year as a member of the Carolina Virginias Athletic Conference (CVAC), Converse College has been selected to host the conference’s 2006 cross country and volleyball tournaments...


Brian Diaz Named Converse Soccer Coach

June 2006
Converse College Athletic Director, Margaret Moore, has announced that Brian Diaz will be the head soccer coach. Diaz becomes the program’s fourth coach since it was reinstated in 1998.


130 Conferred Degrees During Spring Commencement

May 2006
Converse College conferred 130 degrees during its 114th commencement May 20 in Twichell Auditorium.


Converse to Confer Approximately 130 Degrees During Spring Commencement

May 2006
Converse’s Spring Commencement is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. this Saturday (May 20) in Twichell Auditorium. Delivering the address will be…


Converse Mourns Passing of Professor and Friend, Dr. John Turnbull

May 2006
It is with the sadness that Converse shares news of the unexpected death of Dr. John Turnbull, who retired last year as associate professor of organ and chair of the department of performance studies for the Petrie School of Music.


Betsy Fleming Inaugurated as President of Converse College

April 2006
An audience of approximately 1,200 gathered in Twichell Auditorium Thursday, April 27, to see Elizabeth A. Fleming inaugurated as president of Converse College. She is the...


Converse to Inaugurate Betsy Fleming as President

April 2006
Elizabeth A. Fleming will be inaugurated as president of Converse College Thursday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. in Twichell Auditorium. She is the ninth president to lead the liberal arts college for women since...


NPR’s Miles Hoffman to Serve as Guest Artist and Make Debut as Conductor at Converse

April 2006
Miles Hoffman, music commentator for National Public Radio’s flagship program “Morning Edition,” will serve as the guest artist in residence for the Petrie School of Music at Converse May 2-8. A nationally renowned violist, Hoffman will...


Dance Ensemble Presents Spring Concert

April 2006
The Converse College Dance Ensemble will present its annual Spring Concert April 20-22 in Twichell Auditorium at 8 p.m. each evening.


Neil Simon Classic to be Performed at Converse

April 2006
Theatre/Converse will present Neil Simon’s classic “The Gingerbread Lady” April 28-May 6 in Hazel B. Abbott Theatre. Simon is the master of the one-liner and “The Gingerbread Lady” is filled with them...


Joyce Carol Oates to Give Public Reading at Converse

April 2006
Renowned author Joyce Carol Oates will give a free public reading April 18 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall...


Converse Delegation Earns Top Award at National Conference for 11th Consecutive Year

April 2006
The Converse delegation to the National Model Arab League earned the Outstanding Delegation Award and Dr. Joe Dunn was presented with the Model Arab League Lifetime Achievement Award...


Concert Launches Converse Partnership With Puerto Rican Conservatory

April 2006
An April 10 performance by a faculty quintet of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico will launch a three-year exchange program with the Petrie School of Music...


Esteemed Globalization and International Affairs Program Selects Two Converse Students

March 2006
Tina Rohner and Nora Nassri have been accepted into the Globalization and International Affairs Summer Program at Bard College in New York City...


Interior Design Student Accepted into Select Architectural Preservation Program

March 2006
Sarah Marion, a rising Converse junior from Chester, S.C., is one of only 15 college students from throughout the country chosen to take part in a select architecture preservation program in Nantucket Island, Mass. this summer...


Spartanburg Planning Commission Recognizes Converse with Excellence in Design Award

March 2006
Originally constructed in 1938, the Converse log cabin was renovated in late 2005. The renovation project was recognized with...


From the Burning Bra to the Push-Up Bra

March 2006
Guest speaker at Converse to discuss how feminist work in contemporary art has radically changed throughout the years...


“Carmina Burana” to be Presented in Twichell Auditorium

March 2006
The Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Spartanburg and The Spartanburg Festival Chorus will partner to present Carl Orff’s


Converse Debaters a Dominant Force During Regional Conference

March 2006
Members of the Converse College delegation were the big winners during the Southeast Model Arab League held March 17- 19...


Converse Debaters a Dominant Force During Regional Conference

March 2006
Members of the Converse College delegation were the big winners during the Southeast Model Arab League held March 17- 19...


Top Regional Collegiate Debaters at Converse for Weekend Event

March 2006
This weekend (March 17-19), over 220 college debaters from throughout the region and beyond will participate in the Southeast University Model Arab League at Converse...


Gibbs Chapel at Converse Dedicated

March 2006
The Gibbs Chapel at Converse was formally dedicated during a noon service March 14...


Converse Debaters Score Big at National Conference

March 2006
For the second consecutive year, a group of Converse debaters earned Outstanding Delegation honors in the national Model NATO Conference in Washington, D.C...


Merging Fact and Fiction

March 2006
How is accurate history recorded? Guest historians, novelists and poets will come together for a two-day symposium at Converse College to answer that question...


“More Than Barbie Dolls;” Converse Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 2006
Converse is celebrating Women’s History Month with a theme that adds a fun twist to some serious issues...


All-Stars Win a Hard Fought Double Overtime Game!

February 2006
Congratulations to Senior Mendy Dillard and Erica Kelly, and all the All-Stars for their hard fought double overtime Senior Night win against North Greenville tonight.


$6.5 Million Renovation Transforms Student Center into Hub for Student Life at Converse

February 2006
Located in the heart of the Converse campus, the Montgomery Student Center has undergone an 18-month $6.5 million transformation to become the...


Internationally Recognized Piano Instructor to Give Concert at Converse

February 2006
Elizabeth Pridonoff, internationally recognized as one of the preeminent teachers of piano, will give a guest artist recital Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. in...


Music Students to Help House New Orleans Musicians

February 2006
The Petrie Pedagoddesses, Converse's chapter of the Music Teachers National Association, will present a concert Sunday, Feb. 12 to help house musicians who were forced to flee New Orleans because of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita...


Converse Mourns Passing of Former Music Teacher and Long-Time Arts Devotee

February 2006
Dr. Alia Lawson, professor emeritus of music education and founder of the Converse pre-college department which bears her name and, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22...


Exhibit Focuses on Importance of Drawing

February 2006
The Milliken Gallery at Converse College will use an exhibit by sculpture artist Linda McCune as a teaching tool for the art of drawing. The 25-piece exhibit opens Feb. 8 and runs through...


Converse falls to Newberry 88-59

February 2006
The Converse All-Stars fall to the Indian's of Newberry in the Wednesday night match, 88-59.


Converse Falls to Wingate

January 2006
Wingate University's women’s basketball team defeated the Converse College All-Stars 86-59 Monday night.


All-Starts Win Over Brevard

January 2006
The Converse College Basketball team improved their record last night with a 74-64 victory over Brevard College.


All-Stars fall just short against Lees McRae

January 2006
After a hard fought battle, the Converse Basketball All-Stars dropped a close game to the visiting Lees McRae Bobcats.


Opera Theatre Celebrates Mozart’s 250th Birthday

January 2006
Jan. 27 is the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the Converse Opera Theatre will celebrate with a performance of one of his most celebrated operas...


Life on Land and Sea Featured in Theatre/Converse Production

January 2006
What happens when a typical middle-aged couple meets up with a couple of English-speaking lizards on a lonely stretch of beach? Come see the Theatre/Converse production of “Seascape” to find out...


Naturalist Poet to Give Public Reading at Converse

January 2006
Noted poet Anita Skeen will give a public reading of her latest works in the Montgomery Student Center Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Most often, Skeen looks to the natural world for motivation...


All-Stars back on track with win

January 2006
Kantara dominant on both ends for Converse


All-Stars avenge loss to Coker

January 2006
Kantara records double-double in victory


All-Stars push Coastal Carolina

January 2006
Mueller and Brown strong for Converse


Converse pushes D1 Coastal Carolina

January 2006
Strong showing from All-Stars


All-Stars ranked first

January 2006
Lead nation in digs-per-game


Converse Volleyball finishes ranked 1st in the nation

January 2006
All-Stars lead digs-per-game category


All-Stars head to Coastal

January 2006
Tough road game against D1 opponent


All-Stars head to Coastal this weekend

January 2006
Converse will face toughest opponent on schedule


All-Stars push Presbyterian

January 2006
Tough defense led by Mueller and Criscitiello


Presbyterian fights past tough All-Stars defense

January 2006
Brown strong again from outside


Tough weekend for All-Stars

December 2005
Lenoir Rhyne overpowers Converse in second half


Converse keeps Lenoir Rhyne close until late

December 2005
Freshman Brown once again leads scoring


All-Stars fall to powerful USC Upstate

December 2005
Brown and Frazier shine in loss


USC Upstate too strong for Converse

December 2005
All-Stars led by Freshman Sydney Brown


All-Stars fall just short against WV State

December 2005
Hallman and Mueller lead comeback


All-Stars rally late but fall just short

December 2005
Hallman has season-high scoring night