Politics Grad is Shaking the Tree as First Female Parliamentarian
Amy Carter Whitfield ’98 is breaking ground for women as the first female parliamentarian for the Southern Baptist Convention. A double major in Politics and Philosophy, …
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Heart and Science: Dr. Neval Erturk’s Formula for Success
Neval Erturk stays busier than bubbles boiling in a beaker. An award-winning researcher, grant-winning engine and energetic collaborator, she chairs Converse’s Department of Biology, Chemistry …
Converse Women Take D.C.!
Converse is well represented this summer in Washington, D.C. by three Nisbet Honors students. Chemistry and Politics major Kenda Szczesniak ’19 is working for an …
Grad Talks About Empowerment, Mental Illness and Finding Her Purpose
Nadia Gathers ’15 was recently interviewed by People of Color in Tech (POCIT) about her start in the world of technology, managing burnout, and her personal …
Alumnae and Faculty Reunite at International Double Reed Conference
Dr. Kelly Vaneman and Dr. Chris Vaneman performed at the 2016 conference of the International Double Reed Society held at Columbus State University in Georgia. Their …
Studio Art Student Opens Boutique Featuring Work of Local Artists
Studio Art major Maggie Macdonald ‘19, and her mother recently opened a boutique in downtown Spartanburg. ‘The Kindred Spirits’ sells handmade art, jewelry, pottery and …
Spring 2016 Dean’s List Announced
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students who were named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List for their academic achievement:
Dr. Mirko Hall Searches For the Perfect Beat at Hip Hop Studies Conference
Dr. Mirko M. Hall, Dr. Nashieli Marcano and Meredith Hardwicke ’05, participated in the Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference at Allen University in downtown Columbia, …
Alumnus and Adjunct Professor Named Lowell Milken Center Fellow
Converse alumnus and adjunct professor Jed Dearybury ’03 has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Lowell Milken Center Fellowship. This Fellowship is awarded on the basis …