First-Generation Students: A Tight-Knit Family Affair
Written by Amanda Mathis At Converse University, the First-Generation Student Program plays a crucial role in providing students who are the first in their families to attend …
Leadership & Service
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 Spotlighted in 2025 U.S. News & World Report
Written by Karen Rhodes Converse University has been recognized on three U.S. News & World Report lists in the organization’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. Converse earned high marks in …
Authentic Leadership Inside & Outside The Classroom: Dr. Jack Knipe
Written by Amanda Mathis You never know how an email may change the trajectory of your life. Just ask Dr. Jack Knipe, whom Converse University …
Converse Students VIP Guests at 75th NATO Summit
Two Converse students were VIP guests at the 75th Anniversary of the founding of NATO, held in June in Washington, DC. Although Summit conferences meet in …
Student Spotlight: Amaia Parkins ’25
Written by Amanda Mathis They gathered in the early rays of an April morning, a diverse group of individuals from Converse University and the Spartanburg …
Meet Valerie Dowling ’07: 2024-2025 Alumni Association Board President
Valerie graduated from Converse in 2007 with a degree in History and Politics. While a student at Converse, Valerie was a member of the 2003 …
Converse College for Women Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary
The Converse College for Women (CCW) marked its third year as a thriving living-learning community, a testament to its growth and progress. The CCW remains …
Magazine Spotlights Music Alumna’s Harp Career
Grace Wepner Ludtke ’07 was featured in Our State Magazine. The article spotlights Grace’s work as a founding member of the North Carolina Harp Ensemble, her …
