Teenager's Gift Helps Young Singer Pursue Her Passion
Emma McDaniel, 16, has taken piano lessons at the academy for eight years. Some in Spartanburg may recognize her from her philanthropic efforts. At age 11, Emma, who is home …
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Join Converse for the Festival of Lessons & Carols Dec. 4
Converse College and the Upstate community will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 4 …
Susu and George Johnson Honored with New Plaza, New Traditions
Local leaders, students, family members and friends gathered at Converse College Saturday to dedicate a new plaza in honor of local philanthropists Susan “Susu” Phifer Johnson ’65 and her husband, …
Blanchard Named Finalist for 701 CCA Prize
The 701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Columbia has named Andrew Blanchard, associate professor of art, one of three finalists for its 701 CCA Prize 2014. An exhibition featuring …
Petrie Summer Travel Stories: From Italy, to Germany, to Georgia
Every summer, Petrie School students have opportunities to travel in the US and abroad, thanks to the annual E.T. McLean Study-Travel Scholarship for outstanding music majors. These are a few …
2014-2015 Converse College Creative Collaboration Grant Awards
The 2014-15 Creative Collaboration Grant was awarded to “I Dwell in Possibility,” proposed by Valerie MacPhail, Mildred Roche, Boone Hopkins, McCree O’Kelley, Erin Templeton and Geri Hurlbut.
Four Artists Create A 'Living' Space in Milliken Gallery
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host a collaborative, site-specific installation beginning October 2nd. In “Kinetic Connections,” four women artists will come together to create a multi-media expression …
President Fleming Named to Steering Committee on Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges
President Betsy Fleming has been named to a new steering committee of college and university presidents that will assess the future of independent colleges. The committee convened in Washington, D.C. …
Opening Convocation Week Sights And Sounds
The week of the 125th Opening Convocation was certainly a busy one for Converse. Board members, donors, students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the dedications of three new or …