Rock the Tower Celebrates 10 Years with Record-Breaking Total for the Converse Fund
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew For a decade, Rock the Tower has celebrated what makes Converse special: the people who believe in our mission and the …
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Remembering Professor John Jeter: A Music Industry Legend, Writer, and Entrepreneur
Written by Amanda Mathis Not too often can you see someone light up the room they are in, but that was the case with Converse’s …
A Decade of Impact: Meet Erin Rich Strickland ’98 and Her Generous Support of Rock the Tower
Among the many alumni who have given to Rock the Tower over the years, Erin Rich Stickland ’98 is a shining example, standing out for …
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 …
Ross Magoulas: Consummate Performer, Teacher, Friend
Written by Chris Worthy Ross Magoulas ’56, Associate Professor Emeritus of Voice and Opera, was born in 1930 in Charleston, SC, in an apartment above …
Meet Addie Branen ’28: Making Her Mark On Converse In & Outside The Chemistry Lab
Written by Amanda Mathis Converse’s Addie Branen ’28 (Nisbet Honors) of Moscow, Idaho, has been named an inaugural 2026–2027 recipient of the American Chemical Society …
Converse Graduates Earn Recognition for Impact on Spartanburg Schools
Written by Michelle Bowen We’re proud to celebrate three Converse University Master of Education alumni whose dedication to education has earned recognition across Spartanburg County. …
Gillian White Goodrich ’68 Selected as 2026 Dexter Edgar Converse Recipient
Written by Amanda Mathis Dedication, leadership, and philanthropy. These are three of many words that describe our recent Dexter Edgar Converse recipient, Gillian White Goodrich …
From Data to Impact: Converse Celebrates Fifth Annual Data Science & Cybersecurity Week
Written by Michelle Bowen Converse University’s fifth annual Data Science & Cybersecurity Week, held September 25–October 2, 2026, brought students, faculty, alumni, community partners, and …