125th Celebration in Sights and Sounds
Nearly 800 alumni and guests convened at Converse April 25-26 to celebrate Converse’s 125th anniversary. We hope you enjoy this recap of the sounds and sights of the weekend, as …
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Fryin’ Eggs and Boilin’ Hammy: Okra to Opera 2014 Conference
Okra to Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture returns for its second year, this time exploring the diverse ways that food touches on every aspect of life – from religion, …
Moseley Chamber Music Series Opens Oct. 7 with Jerusalem Quartet
The Friends of the Petrie School of Music at Converse College announce the 31st season of the Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series, featuring four concerts by world-renowned musicians. All of …
Girls' Day Offers Glimpse of College Life
Spartanburg students had the day off from school for teacher development, but about 450 girls from ages 5 to 12 spent the day learning anyway at Converse’s fifth annual Girls …
Converse Celebrates Dr. King’s Legacy
Converse celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting leaders from across the Spartanburg community for the annual Mayor’s Unity Breakfast, which featured a keynote …
Golf Team Opens Inaugural Season with Home Invitational
The Converse Golf team has partnered with Founders Credit Union to host the first home tournament of the sport’s inaugural season. The Converse Invite will take place on September 17th …
Stories of Rare Stradivari Instruments Take Center Stage
A collaboration between Spartanburg businessman Roger Habisreutinger and The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series at Converse College is bringing four of the world’s rarest instruments, played by renowned musicians dedicated …
Writer Aims to Inspire, Be Inspired During Month-long Residency
Each January, Converse welcomes a distinguished guest writer to serve on the faculty for a month-long residency. This year, Anita Skeen of Michigan State University, author of five volumes of …
Swim Team Makes Converse History, Finishes Season Undefeated
The Valkyries swim team, in only its second season of existence, is the first team in the Converse’s history to finish their regular season undefeated. The swimmers ended their season …