Converse University Celebrates 137th Convocation
By Elizabeth Klanderman ’28 On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Converse University community gathered for its 137th Fall Convocation in Zimmerli Performance Center at Twichell …
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Biochemistry Major Begins SCICU Grant Research at Hobcaw Barony
Biochemistry major Ava Wells ’27 (Nisbet Honors), began conducting her research project titled “Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Tidal Wetlands” at Hobcaw Barony Heritage Preserve under the …
Drs. Eggerding and Shultis Present at World Congress of Music Therapy in Italy
Dr. Carol Shultis and Dr. Liz Eggerding presented at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy in July. Dr. Shultis was in …
A Long and Continuing Journey: Bert King ’26
Written by Chris Worthy Bert King ’26 is on a path of lifelong learning. “It’s a long journey.” Indeed, Bert King, EdD ’26 has been …
Inaugural Valkyries Day of Giving Demonstrates Converse Tradition of Pride & Connection
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew On August 20, 2026, Converse University Athletics celebrated a milestone with its inaugural Valkyries Day of Giving, uniting 453 donors from …
Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor ‘Botany Bob’ Robert Powell Jr.
Written by Karen Rhodes Much beloved and known by his Converse alumni and colleagues simply as “Botany Bob,” Robert W. Powell Jr., Charles A. Dana …
Converse Mourns the Loss of MMFT Co-Founder Jim Rentz Sr.
Beloved by his Converse students and colleagues for his compassionate nature and gift for teaching, Rev. Dr. James N. “Jim” Rentz Sr. passed away on …
Artist, Teacher, Optimist: The Legacy of Mayo Mac Boggs
Written by Chris Worthy When the crisp blue skies of Sept. 11, 2001, were shattered with the unimaginable, the day became a bright-line demarcation. There …
Alison Hughey Leads Mind-Body Conversation on SCETV “Solbird Sessions”
Converse University Adjunct Instructor of Music Therapy and board-certified music therapist Alison Hughey is participating in a SCETV show, “Solbird Sessions”. “Solbird Sessions” is a live, …