Valkyries Acrobatics & Tumbling Begin Inaugural Season
A new team on the Converse Valkyries’ roster, Acrobatics and Tumbling will host its home opener against Gannon University Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 :00 …
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MFA Grad’s Memoir Praised by Kirkus Reviews
MFA alumna Cinelle Barnes ’15 (Creative Nonfiction) upcoming book, Monsoon Mansion, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as, “A lyrically heartfelt memoir of resilience in the …
Dr. Ford Presents at Southeastern Medieval Associations Conference
Assistant Professor of English Dr. Gabriel Ford presented “Monuments, Holy Sites, and Shrines in Silk Road Frametales” at the 2017 Southeastern Medieval Associations Conference in …
Professor Jeter Featured on ‘Stories of The Upstate’
Music Business professor John Jeter was a guest on the podcast ‘Stories of The Upstate’. The podcast highlights the stories of intriguing people in Upstate …
From Converse to National Geographic: Hilary Koss ‘12
The week I began talking with Hilary Koss about her time at Converse and her role at National Geographic was a hectic one for her. …
Biology Grad Accepts Postdoc Appointment at Emory
Veronica Obregon Perko ‘12 accepted a postdoctoral position at the Emory School of Medicine. She will be assessing antiretroviral therapy in treating pediatric HIV infection using …
Biochemistry Grad Selected for Mayo Clinic Internship
Christie Monahan ’16 is one of only eight pharmacy students in the country selected to participate in the Mayo Clinic summer internship program. This prestigious, …
Dr. Poelvoorde Serves as Panelist at Princeton
Dr. Jeff Poelvoorde helped organize a conference at Princeton titled ‘The Rebirth of American Constitutionalism: The Political Thought of Martin Diamond and Herbert Storing.’ He …
Studio Art Grad Brings Her “Spheres of Influence” to Asheville
Converse II alumna Linda McCane Gritta ’04 will exhibit her abstract paintings in the Blowers Gallery at the Ramsey Library at UNC-Asheville from March 1-30, …