Dr. Gilliam Featured Presenter at SC Women in Higher Education Virtual Series
Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05, Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Converse University, was invited to speak in September 2026 at the …
Alumni
Framing the Future: Art and Impact in Action at Converse
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew There was magic in the air in Wilson Hall on the evening of September 16, 2026, as more than 130 members …
Converse University Hosts 5th Annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week
Converse University will hold its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026, with a focus on Data Insights …
Out of the Lecture Hall & Into The Classroom: Meet Daniel McCutcheon ’25
Written by Amanda Mathis Behind almost every great group of students is an even greater teacher who kindles a passion for learning. At Pine Street …
A Legacy of Impact: Gillian White Goodrich ’68 Gives Back to Her Alma Mater
Written by Amanda Mathis Passionate about the future of Converse, Birmingham philanthropists Gillian and Mike Goodrich are donating $2 million to support the university’s mission …
Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor ‘Botany Bob’ Robert Powell Jr.
Written by Karen Rhodes Much beloved and known by his Converse alumni and colleagues simply as “Botany Bob,” Robert W. Powell Jr., Charles A. Dana …
Jaxon Wright ’26 Found His Teams at Converse
Written by Chris Worthy Jaxon Wright ’26 is on the move, often literally. He is a long-distance runner, an accomplished student headed to graduate school, …
Meet the 26-27 Converse Opera Guest Director Elizabeth Margolius ’90
Converse University’s Petrie School of Music welcomes back Elizabeth Margolius ‘90 for a second term as Alumni Guest Opera Director for the 26-27 school year. …
‘Creativity That Works’ Offers Students Career Skills as They Pursue Passions
Written by Chris Worthy At Converse University, students hone their crafts in the classroom, but their education doesn’t stop at perfecting technique or finding their …