The Office of Alumni Relations begins working with students as freshmen, sponsoring events to increase their awareness of the Association and of their responsibilities as future alumni. After graduation, the Office of Alumni Relations serves as their link to Converse, keeping them informed and involved with Converse, and recognizing them for their accomplishments.

Our alumni are a highly engaged, vibrant community of friends who span the globe, yet sustain lifelong relationships with one another and with their alma mater. The energy and enthusiasm of Converse graduates are evident as the momentum of our Alumni Association continues to build; making new connections, growing a stronger network, and hitting new milestones at every turn.
Because of your efforts in communicating with Converse and with each other, our alumni network remains strong and united. We encourage you to explore your options for reconnecting, rediscovering, and returning home to Converse; consider joining us at an upcoming alumni event, like Reunion or support current students through Valkyrie Supply.
Events on campus and in your area are the perfect opportunity to be a part of the Converse story and to continue lifelong friendships with your amazing Converse classmates.
Alumni Association Board President
Meet your Alumni Association Board President, Valerie Dowling ’07.
Alumni Achievement Awards
The Alumni Association Board recognizes and celebrates outstanding alumni who demonstrate high levels of achievement and/or service in one or more of Converse’s Seven Core Values: Excellence, Integrity, Exploration, Diversity, Respect, Community, and Progress.
Upcoming Alumni Events
RECEPTION: Canvas Connections: A Retrospective of Alumni Talent
2026 Washington DC Alumni Event
2026 Charleston Alumni Event
2026 Nashville Alumni Luncheon
2026 Reunion Weekend
Alumni Updates
Converse Alumni Art Exhibition Showcases Generations of Graduates
An upcoming exhibition at Converse University’s Milliken Art Gallery is celebrating not just one, but six Converse art alumni, including graduates from 1959 to 2019. …
Converse College for Women Welcomes Inaugural Advisory Board
Written by Karen Rhodes The Converse College for Women (CCW) recently welcomed five members to its inaugural Dean’s Advisory Board: Maddisen (Maddi) Currier ’13, Dr. …
All Gifts Can Make A Significant Impact: Meet Rose Buyck Newton ’92
Written by Amanda Mathis A challenge during a Converse commencement speech made the world of difference for alum Rose Buyck Newton ’92. “They challenged us …
Converse Celebrates the Season with 2025 Festival of Lessons & Carols
Written by Luciana Ugalde Garcìa ’27 On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Converse community gathered in Twichell Auditorium for one of the University’s most treasured …
Meet the Team
Andrea Kikkert ’05
Director of Alumni Relations
Alumni Resources
Be a part of the Converse story.
