Converse Mourns Passing of Professor and Friend, Dr. John Turnbull
It is with the sadness that Converse shares news of the unexpected death of Dr. John Turnbull, who retired last year as associate professor of organ and chair of the …
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Betsy Fleming Inaugurated as President of Converse College
Mesha Williams of The Spartanburg Herald-Journal contributed to this story. Comparing Converse College to a “treasured garden” that nurtures young women to become leaders, the institution’s new president, Betsy Fleming, …
Converse to Inaugurate Betsy Fleming as President
Elizabeth A. Fleming will be inaugurated as president of Converse College Thursday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. in Twichell Auditorium. She is the ninth president to lead the liberal arts …
NPR’s Miles Hoffman to Serve as Guest Artist and Make Debut as Conductor at Converse
Miles Hoffman, music commentator for National Public Radio’s flagship program “Morning Edition,” will serve as the guest artist in residence for the Petrie School of Music at Converse College May …
Neil Simon Classic to be Performed at Converse
Theatre/Converse will present Neil Simon’s classic “The Gingerbread Lady” April 28-May 6 in Hazel B. Abbott Theatre, which is on the second floor of Wilson Hall on the Converse College …
Dance Ensemble Presents Spring Concert
The Converse College Dance Ensemble will present its spring concert April 14-16 in Twichell Auditorium. Each performance will begin at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 for general admission; $3 …
Joyce Carol Oates to Give Public Reading at Converse
Renowned author Joyce Carol Oates will give a free public reading April 18 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the campus of Converse College. Her reading will be …
Converse Delegation Earns Top Award at National Conference for 11th Consecutive Year
For the 11th consecutive year, the Converse College delegation to the National Model Arab League earned the Outstanding Delegation Award, the organization’s highest honor at the national forum at Georgetown …
Concert Launches Converse Partnership With Puerto Rican Conservatory
An April 10 performance by a faculty quintet of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico will launch a three-year exchange program with the Petrie School of Music at Converse …