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 …
Community News
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 …
Congratulations to the 2021 Virtual Juried Art Winners
The following Converse students have received honors for their submissions to the 2021 Virtual Juried Art contest. The juror, Bailie Bailey, a well-known local artist, art educator, and studio owner, selected …
Computer Science and Math Faculty Present at Virtual Conference
Dr. Joe Barrera, Dr. Mandy Mangum, and Dr. Jessica Sorrells attended the virtual Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section conference in March 2021. Drs. Barrera and Mangum organized a special …
Dr. Brown Presents at Renaissance Society of America
Dr. Laura Feitzinger Brown co-led a Renaissance Society of America (RSA) discussion with Carla Zecher, the executive director of the RSA. The discussion was entitled “Lighten Your Load: A Discussion …
See Where our 2021 Nisbet Honors Seniors Are Headed After Graduation
Our 2021 Nisbet Honors seniors have achieved so much at Converse – but they’re just getting started. As participants of the Nisbet Honors Program, our students are guided by a …
Meet the Band Members of Jessie’s Girls
Converse is hosting a concert featuring Jessie’s Girls, a high-energy, national party band, who made their Converse debut for President Newkirk’s inauguration in 2016. The members of Jessie’s Girls truly …