Converse Celebrates the Class of 2021 at Commencement
During their four years at Converse, the Class of 2021 overcame many challenges completing coursework during a global pandemic. They fervently pursued passions, attained academic …
Graduate Students
Converse MFA Announces Inaugural Alumni Book Prize Winners
The Converse Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing and Clemson University Press are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Converse MFA Alumni Book …
MAT Grad Wins Cleveland Academy Teacher Of the Year
Early Childhood Education graduate Tiffany Jackson Bell ‘20 was awarded The Cleveland Academy of Leadership’s Induction Teacher Of the Year. Not only was this Tiffany’s …
Emily Walker ‘18: Keeping a Pulse on Healthcare Management
After earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at Converse, Emily Walker ‘18 decided to continue her education and pursue the business side of healthcare …
MFA Student’s Essay Published in ‘Gettysburg Review’
MFA student Christine Schott, a YA Fiction writing major, had her creative nonfiction essay, “Bone-House,” accepted for publication in the distinguished literary journal The Gettysburg …
Class of 2020 Makes Converse History with First Virtual Commencement
Converse has experienced many ‘firsts’ and milestones in just the first five months of 2020. In March, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Converse shifted to …
Students and Grads Receive Multiple Accolades at SC Art Ed Conference
Converse faculty, students and alumnae were out in force at the 2019 South Carolina Art Education Association Conference in Greenville. Students and alumni received multiple …
Art Education Student Named 2018-19 Florence Teacher of the Year
Florence One Schools selected Converse graduate student Sharri Duncan ’20 as their 2018-19 Teacher of the Year. Sharri is currently enrolled in Converse’s online MEd …
MFA Student Publishes Third Novel in 3 Years
MFA Young Adult Fiction student, Gwen Holt ’18, recently published her newest novel, Daughter 4254. Gwen, who publishes YA novels under the pseudonym of Leigh …