Converse University Holds 2026 Summer Research Symposium
Converse University held its annual Summer Research Symposium on August 11, 2026. This event showcased students who participated in faculty-mentored summer research projects. Director of …
Nisbet Honors
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 …
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 …
Converse Awards Grants for 2026 SCICU Student/Faculty Research
Congratulations to Converse’s 2026 recipients of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Faculty Sponsored Undergraduate Research. This funding supports undergraduate students who attend a SCICU …
335 Students Named to Converse’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Congratulations to our 335 undergraduate students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To be eligible for Converse University Dean’s List, students must be full-time and have no …
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 …
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 …
Angela Brobson ’23 Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award
Written by Chris Worthy Angela Brobson ’23 (Nisbet Scholar) is ready for a whirlwind year. She is among the fewer than 2,000 recent college graduates, …