Meet our New Valkyries Tennis Coach: Alex Poda
Converse College Athletic Director Jenn Bell is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Poda as the next head coach of the Valkyries tennis team. Poda will coach both the …
Athletics
Converse Announces Inaugural Men’s NCAA Division II Athletic Teams for 2021-2022
In a highly anticipated next step following the decision to add an undergraduate co-educational college, Converse announces its lineup of inaugural men’s NCAA Division II athletic teams for the 2021-2022 …
Valkyries Senior Spotlight: Jasmine Loy-Smith
Loy-Smith, who resides in Oakdale, Connecticut, has been a member of the Valkyries acro and tumbling team for three years. Not playing any other sports, Jasmine had an immediate passion for gymnastics, starting at the age of two...
Steffi Kong ’20 Named Tennis Player of the Week by Conference Carolinas
Psychology and Biochemistry major, and tennis player Steffi Kong ’20 (Nisbet Honors) has been named the Conference Carolinas Women’s Tennis Player of the Week. The conference office made the official …
Basketball Player Named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week
Nigeria Davis ’21 has been selected as the Conference Carolinas Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. The league office made the official announcement on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Davis averaged …
Biochemistry Major Named Conference Carolinas Swimmer of the Week
Lisa Studstill ’20 has been chosen as the Conference Carolinas Women’s Swimmer of the Week. The league office made the official announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. A senior out …
Valkyries Tennis Team Earns Grant for Excellence in Community Service
The Converse College tennis team was selected as the winner of a $500 Intercollegiate Tennis Association grant. The Valkyries, who completed more than 50 hours of community service in the …
13 Student-Athletes Named Fall Academic All-Conference by Conference Carolinas
The Converse College Valkyries is celebrating 13 individuals who made the prestigious Fall Academic All-Conference by Conference Carolinas list. Soccer led the way with eight individuals, while volleyball and cross …
Sophomore Selected as Conference Carolinas Volleyball Player of the Week
Biology student Elizabeth Yohe ’22 has been chosen as the Conference Carolinas Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week. This is her first time earning the award while at Converse. The …