Press & Media Kit
About Converse University
Converse University empowers students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Converse was founded in 1889 by citizens of Spartanburg, SC, who aimed to create an educational experience for women. In the fall of 2020 Converse welcomed its first undergraduate co-educational incoming class. The University encompasses the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of Business & Data Science, the School of the Arts, The School of Education, The Graduate School, and the Converse College for Women.
Converse students experience deep scholarship, transformative mentorship, experiential learning, and wonderful support for and belief in each other. Through this unique formula, Converse is a creator of opportunity for its students through a personalized education that also includes the professional and technical skills graduates need to be successful in their careers.
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Members of the press interested in setting up interviews, acquiring additional press materials or other media-related inquiries can contact Karen Rhodes at 864.596.9504 or karen.rhodes@converse.edu.
CONVERSE LOGO GUIDELINES
The intention is to protect the integrity of the institution by maintaining consistency and ensuring logos are used in an appropriate manner. Logos must always maintain approved colors, proportions and design integrity.
No alterations may be made, nor should design elements be placed inside any of the logos. This includes:
- Being stretched or distorted
- Screened or ghosted on top of an image
- Adding text, graphic elements, imagery, etc.
- Displaying an incomplete logo or a dissected logo
- Realigning any elements in the logos
- Changing the colors of the logos
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Converse University News
51 Converse Student-Athletes Named to Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team
51 Converse University student-athletes earned Conference Carolinas winter and spring Academic All-Conference team accolades. The Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference teams consist of junior and senior student-athletes …
From First Step to Full Circle: The Opportunity that Empowered Two Generations
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew When Helen Williams Robinson ’78 was considering college, Converse wasn’t part of the plan. But thanks to donor support and the …
Converse Announces 2026 Alumni Achievement Award Winners
During Reunion weekend, Converse University’s Alumni Association Board recognizes and celebrates our alumni. Awards are presented to outstanding alumni who demonstrate high levels of achievement …
Professor Emerita Dr. Melissa Walker Featured in ETV Documentary
Written by Karen Rhodes Converse University’s George Dean Johnson Jr. Professor of History Emerita Melissa Walker, Ph.D., will be featured in an upcoming South Carolina …
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Office of Communications
Karen Rhodes
Assistant VP for Marketing and Communications
karen.rhodes@converse.edu
864.596.9504