Converse Welcomes Family & Friends to Campus For 2026 Celebration Weekend
Written by Allison Reini Converse University hosted its annual Celebration Weekend 2026 from April 30 through May 2, 2026. Each year, Converse is proud to …
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Math and Democracy: Finding the Common Denominator
Converse University’s interdisciplinary courses and honors seminars are unique experiences that reach across departments and combine interesting, thought-provoking approaches that create something entirely new. This …
Converse Brings Alumni & Tradition Together at Founder’s Day & Reunion 2026
Written by Allison Reini On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Converse University community of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends of Converse gathered in Twichell …
The Converse MMFT: Helping the Next Generation of Therapists Find Purpose & Career Connection
Written by Chris Worthy The Path to a Rewarding Future Woody McCutcheon ’26 said a combination of personal tragedies and professional setbacks caused him to …
Knowledge Alchemy: Interdisciplinary Courses Expand Horizons & Inspire Lifelong Learning
Written by Chris Worthy Pottery and chemistry? Biology and poetry? They go together like peanut butter and jelly – or maybe math and democracy. When …
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 …
Experiential Learning for Community Impact: Converse University & Teachers Up
Written by Chris Worthy Apprenticeship Program Puts Education Students in the Classroom In elementary school, Carlee Turner ’29, spent hours after school participating in a …
Professor Tekulve and MFA Alumni Collaborate on Anthology
Redhawk Publications released Appalachian Grit Lit Anthology, featuring a powerful story, “Ostriches” by award-winning Spartanburg author, and Converse University Associate Professor of English Susan Tekulve, and edited by …
Dr. Peterson Publishes Third Book
Dr. Aaron Peterson, Director of the Doctorate in Professional Leadership and Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University, recently published his third book ,Captain Pike in …