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 …
Announcements
Fryin’ Eggs and Boilin’ Hammy: Okra to Opera 2014 Conference
Okra to Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture returns for its second year, this time exploring the diverse ways that food touches on every aspect of life – from religion, …
Converse, Wofford Receive Mellon Foundation Grant to Study Libraries
Converse and Wofford Colleges are poised to collaborate in a critical academic area that impacts all disciplines and students – the library. The colleges jointly have received a $75,000 grant …
Dunn Named SC Professor of the Year
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education have named Converse College professor Dr. Joe Dunn as the 2013 S.C. Professor …
Moseley Chamber Music Series Opens Oct. 7 with Jerusalem Quartet
The Friends of the Petrie School of Music at Converse College announce the 31st season of the Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series, featuring four concerts by world-renowned musicians. All of …
President Fleming to President Obama
Dear President Obama: You asked. Converse College delivered. On September 10, Converse makes a bold move to answer your call—indeed America’s call—for affordability in higher education. Converse will reset its …
Converse 5th in Nation for Research, Service, Social Mobility
For the second year, Converse College is the top-ranked master’s university in the state in Washington Monthly magazine’s annual college guide. The rankings, released Monday, order the country’s institutions of …
Construction Begins on Gibbs Field House
Two decades ago, athletics at Converse College were considered expendable. Today, the school celebrates growth and reaffirms its commitment to student-athletes in breaking ground on a new $3.3 million field …
2013 Commencement Award Recipients
Converse College presented the following honors and awards during the 2013 Commencement Exercises: ELFORD C. MORGAN AWARDThe highest academic honor given to a student in the disciplines of art and …