From Sketchbook to Stage: A Comic Book Opera and the New School of the Arts
The School of the Arts is undergoing a metamorphosis. Converse had a sneak peek at the transformation in 2014 with the world premier of the …
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Converse Sweeps Southeast Model Arab League
With top awards in all nine venues, Converse’s Tunisia delegation swept the competition and was named Best Delegation at the Southeast Model Arab League competition …
Surprised to Be a Writer: Martha Miller ’08
Martha Miller BFA ‘08 MFA ‘12 is no stranger to the creative world. Before she made her way to Converse, Martha spent 16 years as …
Watch 5th Graders Examine Mock Crime Scene on Campus
Cannons Elementary students were on campus Friday to investigate a crime scene, thanks to a Converse Creative Collaboration Grant that connects the science, art and …
Student Secures Full-time Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kandice Miles ’16 was offered a full-time position at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Technology Division, where she spent …
Music Alumnus Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera; Watch Behind-the-Scenes Video
Converse alumnus Carlisle Floyd was commissioned by the renowned opera house, Houston Grand Opera, to write music and libretto for a new chamber opera. Watch Floyd discuss …
Studying History Prepares Alumna for Future: Jane Marion Wilson ’04
Career experts say that the average person graduating from college today can expect to have ten or more careers during her lifetime. Jane Marion Wilson …
Professor Tekulve Speaks at Literary Festival in Columbia
Professor Tekulve served on a panel at the new Deckle Edge Literary Festival in Columbia, SC. Her novel, Garden of Stone, won the South Carolina …
Converse Vocalists Triumph at Statewide NATS Competition; Advance to Regionals
The following Petrie School of Music students and Lawson Academy students received high scores at the Saturday auditions for South Carolina NATS (National Association of …