Converse Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 134th Commencement Ceremony
The Converse campus was bustling the week leading up to Commencement 2026. Beloved traditions, including the Senior BBQ, Senior Candlelight Dinner for the Converse College …
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Professor Mulkey’s Poem Featured in ‘Poetry Town’
Rick Mulkey, Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing, had his poem “Bluefield Breakdown” featured in Poetry Town. Poetry Town is an online newsletter by George Bilgere, …
Converse Mourns the Loss of Roger Luttrell
Associate Professor of Accounting Emeritus Roger F. Luttrell passed away on May 21, 2026. Mr. Luttrell had been a full-time faculty member at Converse since …
Converse Welcomes Family & Friends to Campus For 2026 Celebration Weekend
Written by Allison Reini Converse University hosted its annual Celebration Weekend 2026 from April 30 through May 2, 2026. Each year, Converse is proud to …
Math and Democracy: Finding the Common Denominator
Converse University’s interdisciplinary courses and honors seminars are unique experiences that reach across departments and combine interesting, thought-provoking approaches that create something entirely new. This …
Converse Brings Alumni & Tradition Together at Founder’s Day & Reunion 2026
Written by Allison Reini On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Converse University community of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends of Converse gathered in Twichell …
The Converse MMFT: Helping the Next Generation of Therapists Find Purpose & Career Connection
Written by Chris Worthy The Path to a Rewarding Future Woody McCutcheon ’26 said a combination of personal tragedies and professional setbacks caused him to …
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 …
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 …