MAT Grad Named SC Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Chad Cooksey ‘08 was recently named the South Carolina Association for Physical Education ‘Sports Teacher of the Year.’ Chad teaches social studies at Landrum High School where he is also …
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Model League Rookies Dominate Appalachia Regional Model Arab League
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 …
Exploring the Bewildering “Sweating Sickness” in Medieval Europe
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics, Dr. John Theilmann and Nisbet Honors student, Abby Sweet ’18 presented their paper, “Diagnosing the English Sweat in an Environmental Context,” at …
Exploring the Birthplace of Women’s Lib: “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry”
Politics alumna Nivedita Bagchi ’01, Associate Professor of Government and Political Affairs, and Director of Women’s Studies at Millersville University, will be on campus for a panel discussion of the …
Biology and Chemistry Senior Teaches Astronomy and Physics at SMC
Biology, Chemistry, and Hispanic Studies major Kelsey Barber ’17 (Nisbet Honors) spent her summer shadowing the chief orthopedic surgeon at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Dallas, Georgia. “I’m hoping students taking the class …
Professor Thomas is Finalist in 701 Center for Contemporary Art Award
Assistant Professor of Art Jena Thomas is one of three finalists for the 701 Center for Contemporary Art prize. The 701 CCA Prize is awarded to professional South Carolina artists who …
Science Students Research Earthworms And Herbicides For INBRE Symposium
Nisbet Honors students Caitlin Lazurick ’19, Rachel Owings ’19, and Nicole Lidzbarski ’19 presented the preliminary results of their summer research, “Investigating the Toxicity and Accumulation of a Medically Important …
Philosophy and Studio Art Grad Receives Full PhD Assistantship to U of Illinois
Bailey Szustak ’13 accepted a fully-funded PhD assistantship in philosophy to the University of Illinois at Chicago. Bailey graduated from Converse with a BA in Philosophy, a BFA in Studio Art …
Students and Faculty Exemplify Math Department at National Conference
Our Mathematics Department was well-represented at the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis’ (NIMBioS) Blackwell-Tapia Conference and Awards Ceremony, held in Knoxville, TN. Addie Ledbetter ’17 and Taylor Lashley …