Sometimes a T-Shirt is Not Just a T-Shirt…
By Courtney Hammett ’19 T-shirts don’t often cause such a stir, but the 2018 Alumnae Reunion shirt has been a smash hit and, more importantly, stems from a touching story about …
Converse II
Studio Art Grad Brings Her “Spheres of Influence” to Asheville
Converse II alumna Linda McCane Gritta ’04 will exhibit her abstract paintings in the Blowers Gallery at the Ramsey Library at UNC-Asheville from March 1-30, 2018. “Spheres of Influence” was …
Documentary Features Studio Art Major Jessica Gilbert ’18
Imagine the sound of someone sitting next to you noisily typing on a keyboard, tapping their foot repetitively or chewing loudly. Annoying, right? But for people who suffer from misophonia, …
From Student To Drama Teacher to Teacher-Educator: Melissa Rhodes, Converse II Grad
Melissa Rhodes ’10 MEd ’12 calls her journey at Converse a “whirlwind”…and one of the best decisions of her life. She enrolled in the Converse II program; today she is …
It’s Never Too Late: Amy Hinson ’16
"My name is Amy Hinson. I am 35 years old and preparing to finally graduate college."
2016 Commencement Awards Recognize Students, Faculty, Spartanburg Community Members
Each year, Converse recognizes students, faculty and Spartanburg community members for their outstanding accomplishments and impact in a variety of areas. The following awards were presented during the 2016 commencement …
Rising Above the Pressure: Converse II Student Curates Alumnae Show
On the heels of the announcement of Converse’s new School of the Arts (SOA) initiative, Creativity that Works, comes an ideal example of one of the program’s goals: prepare students …
Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number
Southern Belle, redefined. Going back to college as an adult is not an easy choice. But for Connie Stillinger ’14 it was, by far, one of the best decisions she’s …
Converse Welcomes Tammy Stokes as New Converse II Director
Inspired by her fierce passion for the advancement of women and unwavering dedication to the Spartanburg community, Converse College has hired Tammy Stokes as its new Converse II director. Stokes …