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 …
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News and stories about Converse University donors.
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 …
2024 Rock the Tower Breaks Record, Raising 200K
Rock the Tower, Converse’s 24-hour Day of Giving, received overwhelming support this year from alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends. Converse University’s 8th annual Rock …
Converse II Alumna Celebrates Community with Commuter Center Gift
Written by Baker Maultsby As president of the Converse Commuter Club, Leslie Ramirez ’25 (Nisbet Honors) works hard to help students feel “supported, connected, and …
Converse Revitalizes Giving Societies to Inspire Impact
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Since its founding, the Converse experience has been enriched by the gifts of generous alumni, parents, faculty and staff, friends, and …
Converse Celebrates the Legacy and Philanthropy of Ernestine Raclin
Lifelong supporter of higher education and former Converse first lady Ernestine Melvin Morris Carmichael Raclin (1927-2023) further cemented her legacy at Converse with a generous …