Dr. Melissa Walker’s New Book Inspired by Converse Course
A new book by history professor Melissa Walker grew out of a course she teaches at Converse College. Hub City Bookshop will host a special launch for that book, The …
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Dance All Night to Fight Against Cancer
On Friday, Feb. 22, students representing all seven colleges in Spartanburg’s College Town Consortium will join the fight against cancer by participating in Spartanburg Regional Foundation’s first 12-hour dance-a-thon, The …
From History to Digital Media: Katherine Moore ’09
Katherine Moore ’09 applied the skills she learned majoring in history to a career in the emerging field of digital media. She is the Web Content Manager for Protect Your …
Screening and Discussion of "Bully" Documentary Feb. 12
The Converse Diversity Coalition, a student-led group dedicated to celebrating and educating about our community’s diverse culture, will host a film screening and discussion about The Bully Project on Tuesday, …
Converse Celebrates Dr. King’s Legacy
Converse celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting leaders from across the Spartanburg community for the annual Mayor’s Unity Breakfast, which featured a keynote …
Are the Odds in Your Favor?
Lottery ads practically permeate many of the country’s rural and urban landscapes—all very positive and quite provocative. Winning the astronomical jackpot is a chance South Carolinians pay millions of dollars …
Dr. LeFrancois Invites You to Stretch Your Stress Away
Converse professors are known for helping their students to stretch their minds, but Dr. Janet LeFrancois, associate professor of psychology and certified Iyengar yoga instructor, is passionate about helping students …
Edwin McCain to Headline April 13 Spring Concert
Converse College’s 2013 Spring Concert will feature headliner Edwin McCain with opening act the Blue Dogs on Saturday, April 13 at 8 PM. Gates open at 7 PM and the …
Ayako Abe-Miller ’12 Wins Commission for USC School of Medicine Greenville
Landing a major sculpture commission just out of college is every student’s dream! Ayako Abe-Miller ’12 was selected in a national competition to create a 1,700-pound steel sculpture, entitled Balance and …