Converse University Holds 2026 Summer Research Symposium
Converse University held its annual Summer Research Symposium on August 11, 2026. This event showcased students who participated in faculty-mentored summer research projects. Director of …
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From Data to Impact: Converse Celebrates Fifth Annual Data Science & Cybersecurity Week
Written by Michelle Bowen Converse University’s fifth annual Data Science & Cybersecurity Week, held September 25–October 2, 2026, brought students, faculty, alumni, community partners, and …
Exciting Changes to 2026-2027 Music Performance Curriculum
Written by Dean Christopher Vaneman, DMA Converse’s illustrious history with music is far from a secret. The Petrie School of Music dates way back to …
Converse University Celebrates 137th Convocation
By Elizabeth Klanderman ’28 On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Converse University community gathered for its 137th Fall Convocation in Zimmerli Performance Center at Twichell …
Biochemistry Major Begins SCICU Grant Research at Hobcaw Barony
Biochemistry major Ava Wells ’27 (Nisbet Honors), began conducting her research project titled “Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Tidal Wetlands” at Hobcaw Barony Heritage Preserve under the …
Drs. Eggerding and Shultis Present at World Congress of Music Therapy in Italy
Dr. Carol Shultis and Dr. Liz Eggerding presented at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy in July. Dr. Shultis was in …
A Long and Continuing Journey: Bert King ’26
Written by Chris Worthy Bert King ’26 is on a path of lifelong learning. “It’s a long journey.” Indeed, Bert King, EdD ’26 has been …
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 …
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 …