Converse Mourns the Loss of Former Board of Trustees Member Bee Smith Maybank ’66
Written by Amanda Mathis Beatrice “Bee” Smith Maybank ’66 served with grace throughout her life. The Converse alumna and past Board of Trustees member passed away in …
Leadership & Service
Jaxon Wright ’26 Found His Teams at Converse
Written by Chris Worthy Jaxon Wright ’26 is on the move, often literally. He is a long-distance runner, an accomplished student headed to graduate school, …
Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins: Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders
Written by Amanda Mathis Maya Angelou once wrote, “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly, without claiming it, she stands …
Network, Empower, Lead: 2026 Converse Women’s Leadership Conference
Written by Karen Rhodes Established in 2018, Converse University’s Annual Women’s Leadership Conference is more than just an event – it’s a supportive community that allows emerging …
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 …
Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05 Joins CUPA-HR SC Committee
Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05, Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources, has been selected as a 2026-2027 Committee Member for the national College …
Converse’s Stefania Licata Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Written by Karen Rhodes The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) has recognized Converse University Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Dr. Stefania Licata as …
Converse Students Join Higher Education Day at the State House
Eight students represented Converse University at the State Capitol for Higher Education Day this April, joining fellow South Carolina students, campus leaders, and policymakers in …
From Spain to Converse: Martin Burgos Gonzalez ’26 Excels in Athletics and Academics
Written by Dr. Jack Knipe Dr. Jack Knipe is the Director of the Master in Management, and the Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University. …