Meet Cary Perkins ’96: 2026-2027 Alumni Association Board President
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Cary graduated from Converse in 1996 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and went on to receive a Master of Architecture …
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Converse Celebrates the Life of Julia Jones Daniels ’53
Written by Chris Worthy Converse University mourns the loss of Julia Jones Daniels ’53. Daniels passed away on June 27, 2026. She leaves an enduring legacy and …
Celebrating the Impact of Philanthropy and the Zimmerli Professorship of Piano
Written by Amanda Mathis The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series at Converse University began its final performance on a note that it is better to …
A Legacy of Purpose: Meet Melissa Daves Johnson ’69
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew For Melissa Daves Johnson ’69, Converse was never just a place – it was a beginning. “My journey after graduation is a …
Nisbet Honors Program: A Quarter Century of Learning and Community
Written by Chris Worthy Marie Durflinger ’26 (Nisbet Honors) overflows with curiosity. Learning – now and for life – is a passion for her. And …
A Donor’s Gift Sends Students & Faculty to Nebraska Mathematics Conference
Thanks to a generous donation from Fredy Madrid, a member of Dr. Jessica Sorrells’ Dean’s Advisory Board, Dr. Amanda Mangum was able to accompany three …
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 …
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 …