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 …
Philanthropy
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 Celebrates the Life of Julia Jones Daniels ’53
Written by Chris Worthy Converse University mourns the loss of Julia Jones Daniels ’53. Daniels passed away on June 27, 2026. She leaves an enduring legacy and …
Converse Awarded $674,500 Grant From National Institutes of Health
Converse University has been awarded a five-year $674,500 grant to support its faculty-led biomedical research and expand research opportunities for students. Funded by the National …
Converse University Receives Grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Written by Karen Rhodes Converse University has received $2,400 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish University community members experiencing food insecurity. …
Celebrating the Impact of Philanthropy and the Zimmerli Professorship of Piano
Written by Amanda Mathis The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series at Converse University began its final performance on a note that it is better to …
A Legacy of Purpose: Meet Melissa Daves Johnson ’69
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew For Melissa Daves Johnson ’69, Converse was never just a place – it was a beginning. “My journey after graduation is a …
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 …
From First Step to Full Circle: The Opportunity that Empowered Two Generations
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew When Helen Williams Robinson ’78 was considering college, Converse wasn’t part of the plan. But thanks to donor support and the …