Remembering Professor John Jeter: A Music Industry Legend, Writer, and Entrepreneur
Written by Amanda Mathis Not too often can you see someone light up the room they are in, but that was the case with Converse’s …
Announcements
Converse University Hosts Third Annual Carolinas College Food Insecurity Summit
Written by Michelle Bowen On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Converse University welcomed faculty, staff, and student leaders from 18 colleges across North and South Carolina …
Converse President Boone J. Hopkins Named One of the Most Influential People in SC
Converse University President Boone J. Hopkins, Ph.D. was one of 500 professionals in South Carolina selected for the The South Carolina 500, a premier recognition …
Exciting Changes to 2026-2027 Music Performance Curriculum
Written by Dean Christopher Vaneman, DMA Converse’s illustrious history with music is far from a secret. The Petrie School of Music dates way back to …
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 …
Converse University Celebrates 137th Convocation
By Elizabeth Klanderman ’28 On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Converse University community gathered for its 137th Fall Convocation in Zimmerli Performance Center at Twichell …
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 …
Converse Mourns the Loss of MMFT Co-Founder Jim Rentz Sr.
Beloved by his Converse students and colleagues for his compassionate nature and gift for teaching, Rev. Dr. James N. “Jim” Rentz Sr. passed away on …
Steven Graff Appointed Inaugural Zimmerli Professor of Piano
Written by Karen Rhodes In recognition of his mentorship, transformative teaching, and impact in and out of the classroom, Dr. Steven Graff was recently named …