The Farmhand, the Volunteer, & the Intern
“How was your summer?” It’s the first question out of students’ mouths when they reunite in the fall. The next question, “What did you do?” Most Converse students don’t while …
Model Programs
Converse Wins Southeast Model Arab League
With an Outstanding Delegate citation in every one of the seven committees, the Converse Oman delegation took first place honors among 19 schools competing at the Southeast Model Arab League …
From Politics & Music to Global AIDS Response: Valerie Brock Naglich ’03
Valerie Brock Naglich ’03 is living proof that a well-rounded liberal arts education can prepare you for just about anything. She came to Converse to study music. Early in her …
Holly Jordan ’06: Model Programs Passion is Infectious
Holly Jordan, ’06, loves working with students to share her passions for international relations, religious study and political thought. A leader in the Model Programs during her whirlwind education at …
Head Model League Delegates Train Students in Amman, Jordan
by Stephen Largen of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal A trio of students from Converse College’s powerhouse Model Arab League team recently helped export the debating and research skills they honed in …
Powerhouse Converse Model Programs Dominate Competition
The Converse Model Programs are among the best in the nation, and have the awards to prove it. They have out-debated teams from the Ivy League’s Harvard to the University …
Number 13 is All Positive for Converse Model Arab League Delegation
Proving that the number 13 does not necessarily translate into bad fortune, the Converse College team earned its 13th straight Outstanding Delegation award at the National Model Arab League conference …
Converse Wins at National Model NATO…Again!
For the Converse Model NATO program, it was another national conference resulting in another string of awards. Against 26 competing delegations at Model NATO in Washington, DC, both Converse delegations …
Converse Model UN Delegation Overcomes Odds for Impressive Victory
In only its second year of competition, the Converse College Model United Nations delegation showed once again why it is amongst the best in the nation. Against 75 college and …