Out of the Lecture Hall & Into The Classroom: Meet Daniel McCutcheon ’25
Written by Amanda Mathis Behind almost every great group of students is an even greater teacher who kindles a passion for learning. At Pine Street …
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Inaugural Valkyries Day of Giving Demonstrates Converse Tradition of Pride & Connection
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew On August 20, 2026, Converse University Athletics celebrated a milestone with its inaugural Valkyries Day of Giving, uniting 453 donors from …
A Legacy of Impact: Gillian White Goodrich ’68 Gives Back to Her Alma Mater
Written by Amanda Mathis Passionate about the future of Converse, Birmingham philanthropists Gillian and Mike Goodrich are donating $2 million to support the university’s mission …
Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor ‘Botany Bob’ Robert Powell Jr.
Written by Karen Rhodes Much beloved and known by his Converse alumni and colleagues simply as “Botany Bob,” Robert W. Powell Jr., Charles A. Dana …
Converse Mourns the Loss of MMFT Co-Founder Jim Rentz Sr.
Beloved by his Converse students and colleagues for his compassionate nature and gift for teaching, Rev. Dr. James N. “Jim” Rentz Sr. passed away on …
Artist, Teacher, Optimist: The Legacy of Mayo Mac Boggs
Written by Chris Worthy When the crisp blue skies of Sept. 11, 2001, were shattered with the unimaginable, the day became a bright-line demarcation. There …
Converse Mourns the Loss of Former Board of Trustees Member Bee Smith Maybank ’66
Written by Amanda Mathis Beatrice “Bee” Smith Maybank ’66 served with grace throughout her life. The Converse alumna and past Board of Trustees member passed away in …
95 Converse Student-Athletes Selected for D2 ADA Academic Achievements
The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced their annual Academic Achievement Awards List. 95 Converse University student-athletes have been named to the 2025-2026 …
Alison Hughey Leads Mind-Body Conversation on SCETV “Solbird Sessions”
Converse University Adjunct Instructor of Music Therapy and board-certified music therapist Alison Hughey is participating in a SCETV show, “Solbird Sessions”. “Solbird Sessions” is a live, …