Meet Cary Perkins ’96: 2026-2027 Alumni Association Board President
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Cary graduated from Converse in 1996 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and went on to receive a Master of Architecture …
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Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05 Joins CUPA-HR SC Committee
Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05, Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources, has been selected as a 2026-2027 Committee Member for the national College …
Converse University Announces 2026-2027 Trustees
Converse University is pleased to welcome 4 new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Walter Goldsmith Walter Goldsmith, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the CEO of …
Converse Celebrates the Life of Julia Jones Daniels ’53
Written by Chris Worthy Converse University mourns the loss of Julia Jones Daniels ’53. Daniels passed away on June 27, 2026. She leaves an enduring legacy and …
From Spain to Converse: Martin Burgos Gonzalez ’26 Excels in Athletics and Academics
Written by Dr. Jack Knipe Dr. Jack Knipe is the Director of the Master in Management, and the Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University. …
A Legacy of Purpose: Meet Melissa Daves Johnson ’69
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew For Melissa Daves Johnson ’69, Converse was never just a place – it was a beginning. “My journey after graduation is a …
Bella Martin ’26 Named 2026 Conference Carolinas Track & Field Scholar Athlete
All-Region honoree and 2026 Conference Carolinas hammer throw runner-up Bella Martin ’26 was recognized as the conference’s 2026 Outdoor Track & Field Scholar Athlete of …
Success Starts Here — Even When the Path Changes: Rebekah Rogers ’26
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew For this Converse graduate, the path to the stage didn’t follow the plan. But it led exactly where it needed to. …
Converse Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 134th Commencement Ceremony
The Converse campus was bustling the week leading up to Commencement 2026. Beloved traditions, including the Senior BBQ, Senior Candlelight Dinner for the Converse College …