Knowledge Alchemy: Interdisciplinary Courses Expand Horizons & Inspire Lifelong Learning
Written by Chris Worthy Pottery and chemistry? Biology and poetry? They go together like peanut butter and jelly – or maybe math and democracy. When …
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Nisbet Honors Program: A Quarter Century of Learning and Community
Written by Chris Worthy Marie Durflinger ’26 (Nisbet Honors) overflows with curiosity. Learning – now and for life – is a passion for her. And …
Experiential Learning for Community Impact: Converse University & Teachers Up
Written by Chris Worthy Apprenticeship Program Puts Education Students in the Classroom In elementary school, Carlee Turner ’29, spent hours after school participating in a …
Professor Tekulve and MFA Alumni Collaborate on Anthology
Redhawk Publications released Appalachian Grit Lit Anthology, featuring a powerful story, “Ostriches” by award-winning Spartanburg author, and Converse University Associate Professor of English Susan Tekulve, and edited by …
Dr. Peterson Publishes Third Book
Dr. Aaron Peterson, Director of the Doctorate in Professional Leadership and Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University, recently published his third book ,Captain Pike in …
Behind The Curtains: How Puppets Made An Impact On Professor Meg Hanna-Tominaga
Written by Amanda Mathis Thirty years ago, on a Sunday evening, you would find Professor Meg Hanna-Tominaga’s family gathered for dinner to watch one of …
Converse Announces 2026 Emerging Young Artists Winners
Converse University’s Department of Art, Design & Letters held its annual Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition. The Converse Emerging Young Artists Exhibition offers a unique …
Transformed Through Study-Travel: Dr. Andrea Elliott ‘03 & Graci Barga ‘26
International study abroad opportunities are a vital component of the Converse experience. Our students return from study-travel experiences with new insights and compassion for other cultures, …
Professor Emerita Dr. Melissa Walker Featured in ETV Documentary
Written by Karen Rhodes Converse University’s George Dean Johnson Jr. Professor of History Emerita Melissa Walker, Ph.D., will be featured in an upcoming South Carolina …