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Capital Projects

Capital projects support the upkeep and preservation of the Converse University campus and its buildings. The evolving needs of our students and community require ongoing renovations, upgrades and expansions on the Converse campus.

Current Projects

Cudd Hall

Rendering of new Cudd Hall entrance

Cudd Hall renovations began in the Fall of 2022. Projected enhancements include:

  • Renovation to approximately 46 residential rooms and 2 CA rooms
  • Expansion of ADA-accessible rooms and entry access
  • An elevator addition
  • Redesigned flow to support community, accessibility and safety
  • Expansion of community areas including kitchen, laundry, study rooms and open spaces
  • Rebuilding of the infamous three-level porch
  • Replacement of the roof, electrical, mechanical, and sprinkler systems
  • Renovation to all exterior and interior finishes

Milliken Art and Design

Rendering of proposed exterior Milliken Art Building renovations

Projected enhancements include:

  • Updates to aging mechanical infrastructure
  • Enhanced water drainage and humidity control
  • Improving space usage to support program growth through flexible classroom design and adjusted floor plan
  • Update lighting to include additional windows for natural light sources
  • Enhanced building security and accessibility
  • Expanded gallery and reception spaces including the addition of new tiered outdoor seating
  • Revamp the overall aesthetic of the building’s interior, including paint, millwork, and ceilings
Current Montgomery Student Center Pool

The Montgomery Student Center Pool

Projected enhancements include:

  • Replacement of fire suppression sprinkler system
  • Structural repair and repainting of interior roof
  • Replacement of mechanical system (phase two)

The Marsha H. Gibbs Field House Expansion

Projected enhancements include:

Rendering of proposed exterior updates to Gibbs Field House

The addition of a two-story structure off of the existing Marsha H. Gibbs Field House will provide: 

  • 12k square ft of space to support program growth  
  • New athletic strength and conditioning room
  • Additional locker rooms for visiting team and coaches’ offices
  • New student athletic lounge, expanded athletic communications box and new wall of recognition
  • Additional parking and enhanced navigation to the field

If you are interested in supporting capital projects, please contact Gina Miller, Director for Philanthropy, at 864.596.9217 or email gina.miller@converse.edu.

Completed Projects

  • Weisiger Stadium
  • Mickel Library
  • Zimmerli Performance Center
  • Fleming Hall
  • Renovations of Historic Pell
  • The Johnson Plaza
  • The Marsha H. Gibbs Field House (Phase One)
  • The Heath Apartment Complex

Meet Our Donors

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Converse Receives $592K Grant from National Science Foundation

Converse University received a $592,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand upon its existing STEM outreach program, Science, Technology, Arts, and Research Scholars (STARS). The grant was …

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Education Senior Wins CIC/UPS Scholarship

Luci Martinez-Olivares ’23 is one of only 21 students selected to receive a Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)/UPS Scholarship through South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). The CIC/UPS Educational …

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Converse Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Valkyrie Supply

On Friday, February 3, 2023, the Converse community gathered together in Montgomery Student Center to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Valkyrie Supply– a newly renovated space on campus serving …

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2023 New Year’s Message from President Hopkins

It’s a new year – a new semester – and I’m so excited to see what we will accomplish together in the coming months. At the start of the Fall …

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Your generosity fuels Converse’s momentum as we soar to new heights as an institution. You can make your gift in a variety of ways:

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