Act Justly – June 2021 Update
Converse has implemented multiple initiatives as we continue to strengthen our supportive campus community that truly Acts Justly. Gifts to Support Community & Belonging We have received two gifts to …
Community News
Converse Celebrates the Class of 2021 at Commencement
During their four years at Converse, the Class of 2021 overcame many challenges completing coursework during a global pandemic. They fervently pursued passions, attained academic excellence, and grew as individuals …
Converse Establishes First Generation Student Endowment in Honor of President Krista L. Newkirk
In recognition and gratitude of her dynamic and visionary leadership, the Converse Board of Trustees has established a scholarship endowment in honor of President Krista L. Newkirk, 10th President of …
Interior Design Grad Selected as Contributor for NYC Exhibition
Amy Schmidt Christie ’02 was selected as a consultant and researcher for a New York City exhibition titled ‘The Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature.’ On view now through …
Gamma Sigma Honor Society Welcomes 2021 Members
Gamma Sigma is the highest academic honor bestowed to the School of Humanities, Sciences, and Business at Converse and is modeled after Phi Beta Kappa. To qualify for membership, candidates …
Converse College Receives $2.5 Million Gift
Converse College has received a gift of more than $2.5 million. The gift from the George Earnest Burwell, Jr. Charitable Trust will fund a project to be announced at a …
Converse Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Life Trustee Kurt Zimmerli
The Converse community celebrates the life and legacy of longtime supporter, philanthropist, and Converse Life Trustee Kurt Zimmerli, who passed on May 30, 2021. Mr. Zimmerli is survived by his …
Converse Celebrates Weisiger Cup and Scholarship Recipients
The Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and The Weisiger Cup were created through a generous endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. Edward I. Weisiger (Agnes Binder ’63). Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Each year, our Weisiger Outstanding …
Art Ed Major Partners with Spartanburg Science Center to Raise Ocean Awareness
Charlotte “Lottie” Hutson ’23 was hired by the John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center to build a sculpture raising awareness for sea life and the dangers from waste being thrown …