Creativity That Works: Turning Passion into a Profession
On a chilly evening in December, students from the School of the Arts (SOA) were heating up the live music scene in Spartanburg. With an eclectic set list including violin …
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Dr. Brown and Dr. LePage Present at Atlanta Honors Council Meeting
Dr. Laura Feitzinger Brown and Dr. Marie LePage presented a poster, “Hit Re-Set? Tuition Re-Set and Honors First-Generation Population Challenges,” at the 2017 National Collegiate Honors Council Annual Meeting in …
Music Education Major Wins 2018 Jo Anne J. Trow National Scholarship
The 2018 Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship has been awarded to Jennings Cavin ’20 (Nisbet Honors). Recipients of this highly-competitive scholarship are awarded based upon criteria including maintaining a 3.5-grade …
Jennifer Bell to Lead Valkyries as Athletic Director
Converse College announces the hire of Jennifer Bell as Athletic Director. Bell will take the helm of the Valkyries’ NCAA Division II Athletic Program on July 23. She comes to …
Celeste Kahn ’13: Guiding Students to New Careers and Life Paths
English major Celeste Kahn ’13 didn’t let her introverted nature stop her from making a difference in the lives of students at Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC). She began her position …
Sometimes a T-Shirt is Not Just a T-Shirt…
By Courtney Hammett ’19 T-shirts don’t often cause such a stir, but the 2018 Alumnae Reunion shirt has been a smash hit and, more importantly, stems from a touching story about …
Converse Celebrates the Life of Former Trustee Jamie Cobb
The Converse community mourns the passing of former Trustee and longtime Converse supporter Jamie Cobb, who died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. A memorial service will …
Chamber Musicians Offer Performances During Three-Week Residency at Converse
Members of the Spartanburg community can enjoy a series of free chamber music concerts through July 5 at Converse College, performed by participants in Chamber Music on the Hill (aka …
Math and Biochemistry Student Wins Study Abroad Scholarship
Nisbet Honors student Chiara Mattamira ’20 is a recipient of the 2018-2019 James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to Alpha Lambda Delta members who exemplify academic …