Low-Residency MFA Info Session to be Held May 31
Discover why Publishers Weekly named the Converse College Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing “a program to watch” in 2015. Join us at our Open House information session on May …
Alumni
Singer-Songwriter Kiya Heartwood ’10
Kiya Heartwood ’10 came to Converse as a Converse II student, having already earned a BA in Creative Writing from U Kentucky and an MA in Cultural Studies at Northfield …
Susu and George Johnson Honored with New Plaza, New Traditions
Local leaders, students, family members and friends gathered at Converse College Saturday to dedicate a new plaza in honor of local philanthropists Susan “Susu” Phifer Johnson ’65 and her husband, …
Blanchard Named Finalist for 701 CCA Prize
The 701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Columbia has named Andrew Blanchard, associate professor of art, one of three finalists for its 701 CCA Prize 2014. An exhibition featuring …
Opening Convocation Week Sights And Sounds
The week of the 125th Opening Convocation was certainly a busy one for Converse. Board members, donors, students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the dedications of three new or …
Converse, Wofford honor couple with separate community service awards
For Curt McPhail and his wife, Molly Chappell-McPhail, it could be said that the couple that helps others together stays together. Accustomed to giving to others, Curt and Molly McPhail …
Converse graduate inspired to work with physical therapy patients
Both the Medical University of South Carolina and Duke University want her, but Spartanburg gets to keep Converse College graduate Jesse Pope a while longer. Pope, a double major in …
125th Celebration in Sights and Sounds
Nearly 800 alumni and guests convened at Converse April 25-26 to celebrate Converse’s 125th anniversary. We hope you enjoy this recap of the sounds and sights of the weekend, as …
Converse MFA Program Leads Bassoonist To Major Book Deal
Only a few minutes with Converse College MFA graduate Sonja Coppenbarger will make you wonder whether you’ve stepped back a few centuries. She’s a bassoonist – raise your hands if …