The Converse Fund Reaches New Heights
Converse University’s Institutional Advancement team is delighted to share that the Converse Fund exceeded its December 31, 2025 $1.5 million goal, raising $1,537,349 from 1,229 donors; 93 …
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All Gifts Can Make A Significant Impact: Meet Rose Buyck Newton ’92
Written by Amanda Mathis A challenge during a Converse commencement speech made the world of difference for alum Rose Buyck Newton ’92. “They challenged us …
2025 Rock the Tower Raises More than $239,000 for Converse Fund
Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends of Converse enthusiastically supported our 2025 Rock the Tower challenge. On November 6, 2025, Converse celebrated its 9th annual …
Elizabeth “Beautsie” Zahrn ’67 Sparks a Rock the Tower Challenge For Her 80th Birthday
Written by Amanda Mathis The pageantry of May Day started it all in 1955. When Elizabeth “Beautsie” Zahrn ’67 was 10 years old, she accompanied …
Be Part of Converse’s History and Legacy on November 6, 2025
Our community knows firsthand what makes 580 East Main Street so special. From the supportive mentorship of faculty to the close-knit community that fosters confidence …
Converse Donors In Bloom: Spring Garden Party Celebrates Generosity
Written by Amanda Mathis The sounds of laughter rose among the beauty of the President’s garden on a spring afternoon. It was a day of …
Alumni Continuing Converse’s Legacy of Community and Philanthropy
Written by Amanda Mathis When Yolanda Escudero ’24 started her first day at the Spartanburg County Foundation’s Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, she was continuing …
Join Us March 6 for the 2025 Converse Fund Challenge
On March 6, 2025, Converse University is kicking off spring with The Converse Fund Challenge, a one-day giving event designed to raise support specifically for …
Restored to Glory: Cudd Hall Receives National Award
Written by Amanda Mathis Architects work on various projects, but it is a special moment when that project connects you to a fond memory like …