Converse Donors In Bloom: Spring Garden Party Celebrates Generosity
Written by Amanda Mathis The sounds of laughter rose among the beauty of the President’s garden on a spring afternoon. It was a day of celebration during Converse’s annual Reunion …
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
Milliken Art and Design
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
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:
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
Meet Our Donors
Converse Wellness Center Receives Transformative Grant from Mary Black Foundation
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Converse’s Wellness Center recently received a $33,000 Behavioral Health Grant from the Mary Black Foundation. The grant enhanced conditions for care in the Wellness Center and …
Converse University Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Silver Designation
Converse University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate …