Model Programs

Written by Kaylee Boalt ’14 (Nisbet Scholar) If you had told me eleven years ago as a freshman Model Arab League (MAL) student that I would now be seven years …

The Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and The Weisiger Cup were created through a generous endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. Edward I. Weisiger (Agnes Binder ’63). Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Each year, our Weisiger Outstanding …

Converse College is honored to virtually co-host the 36th Annual International Model NATO on February 12-14, 2021. The Model is headquartered at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The 2021 International …

Politics major and Nisbet Honors student Jacqueline Torres ’19 spent nine days in Saudi Arabia thanks to a sponsorship from The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. She …

A month-long trip to Qatar has put life into a new perspective for Malone Fellow, Qatar Foundation Fellow and Nisbet Honors student, Claudia Coffin ’19.  Her participation in Converse’s Model …

Nisbet Honors student Claudia Coffin ’19 talks about kindness, culture and speaking Arabic with the locals in a recent story on GoUpstate.com. The article highlights Claudia’s month-long trip to Qatar …

At International Model NATO, held in Washington, DC, Converse competes with top American universities from across the nation, and nine European and Canadian universities. Garnering top awards in every committee …

By Dr. Joe Dunn With generous funding from the Converse College Golden Club (50th Year Reunion Class) and contributions from other Model Program alums, members of the Converse Model Arab …

Congratulations to the first-year members of Converse’s Model Arab League delegation, who earned top awards at their first debate competition. The students traveled to Hollins University for the event and …