MFA Alumni Testimonials
“After decades as a journalist, I enrolled in the Converse Low Residency MFA program to study fiction. Caring and talented mentors and exceptional faculty members have given me a whole …
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Kids Get to Explore at Converse's Weeklong Athena Institute
Young pirates searched for buried treasure and future Indiana Jones explorers dug up artifacts this week as part of an adventure to discover the unknown. The exercises were developed by …
Prepared for the Path: Gillian Gurish ’11
To receive The Elford C. Morgan Award, Converse’s highest academic achievement award given to a student in the disciplines of art and sciences, would be an honor for any student. …
Scholarly and Creative Achievement Award
Anyone who has encountered or worked with Brent Glenn knows that he is truly a phenomenon that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. He is a tireless—almost eager—workaholic, brimming …
Making a Difference at Converse and Globally: Madison Webb ’11
Each year Converse College honors a graduating senior who has inspired our community with her outstanding citizenship both at Converse and in the world beyond our campus. The Mary Mildred …
Converse Receives National Recognition for Community Service
Converse College is among 12 South Carolina colleges named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves …
My Study Abroad Trip Changed My Life
By Sarah Warrick, history and politics double major In January of 2011, I had the pleasure of spending two weeks traveling throughout Italy and Greece with several colleagues from the …
From Lawson Academy to the NYC Stage: Kasie Starnes ’10
“The Dance Department helped prepare me for dreams that I didn’t even know existed before I became a part of it. The various technique courses offered opened my eyes to …
Art Education Majors Host At-Risk Youth
Converse II art education major Lekesa Miller recently brought her 3rd-6th grade students from the Salvation Army After School program to Converse for an art workshop and tours of Milliken …