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“I walked on campus and fell in love.”
We Will
At Converse, we surround you with opportunities that will open doors and prepare you for success. From individualized instruction and small classes to faculty membership and a supportive community, we will empower you to realize who you are as a person, who you want to be and who you are becoming. But don’t take our word for it. Meet some of our students and hear what they have to say about their personal Converse journey.
580 Exchange
President Hopkins speaks with current student leaders who are shaping the world and inspiring others.
Paisley Stepp ’26
Paisley Stepp ’26 talks with President Hopkins and Dr. Rich Keen about research opportunities in Freshman year, balancing athletics and school work, and her part-time role with The Graduate School.
Gurjot Bahia ’26
Gurjot Bahia ’26, President of the Religious Life Council, speaks with President Hopkins about school spirit, advancing a culture of belonging, and pursuing her degree at Converse.
Jasmyn Williams ’24
Jasmyn Williams, Student Government President 2023-2024, talks with President Hopkins about leadership, advocacy, the Acrobatics and Tumbling team and more.
Sydney Wilson ’23
Sydney Wilson ’23 talks with President Hopkins about our data science program, research opportunities, and traveling with her class to MATHfest in Philadelphia.
We celebrate one another.
Research
Converse Holds Annual Summer Research Symposium
Converse University held its annual Summer Research Symposium in Montgomery Student Center on August 7, 2025. This event showcases students participating in the Science, Technology, Arts and Research Scholars (STARS), IDeA Networks of …
Athletics
95 Student-Athletes Receive D2 ADA Academic Awards
The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has announced the 2024-25 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. 95 Student-Athletes from Converse University have been named to the list. The Academic Achievement Awards is …
Athletics
Converse to Hold Fifth Annual Valkyries Golf Tournament
The Converse University Athletics Department will hold its fifth annual Converse University Valkyries Golf Tournament on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Converse Athletics …
Alumni
Performer, Educator & Converse Advocate: Meet Brandi N. Icard ’04
Brandi N. Icard ’04 started her bachelor’s degree at Converse, completing a degree in music at another institution . She later returned to Converse, completing a Master of Music (MM) …
Converse Now
Converse Art Education Summer Intensive Holds Graduate Exhibition
Converse University’s MEd in Art Education students united on campus for the annual two-week residency summer session. The online MEd in Art Education at Converse includes four semesters of online coursework and …