Honor, commitment, service, leadership, friendship, discovery…all facets of the Converse education and experience.
Since its founding, the Converse experience has been enriched by the gifts of generous alumnae, parents, friends, trustees, faculty, staff, community leaders, corporations and foundations who believe in the value of a Converse education. Our Giving Societies celebrate the University’s most dedicated and generous donors.
Dexter Edgar Converse Society
Named for the visionary founder of our beloved university, the Dexter Edgar Converse Society recognizes donors who invest $25,000 or more in cumulative giving over time. Membership in the Dexter Edgar Converse Society is Converse’s most prestigious recognition for the generosity of donors who have a vital role in shaping the university’s future.
Mary Wilson Gee Society
Named for a member of Converse’s first graduating class and a prominent faculty member, the Mary Wilson Gee Society consists of some of Converse’s closest and most generous friends who want to leave a lasting legacy on our beloved institution. This society is comprised of those who wish to leave a lasting legacy to Converse by including the University in their will or by making a planned gift.
Learn more about the Mary Wilson Gee Society and how you can be included.
The 1889 Society
The 1889 Society recognizes Converse donors who invest $1,000 or more during the fiscal year. Members of this society are acknowledged for their contributions which help Converse empower students with the voice, value, and vision to effect positive change in the world.
Announcements
Converse Celebrates the Legacy and Philanthropy of Ernestine Raclin
November 27, 2023
Lifelong supporter of higher education and former Converse first lady Ernestine Melvin Morris Carmichael Raclin (1927-2023) further cemented her legacy at Converse with a generous estate gift of $10.3 million. …
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Philanthropy
Converse Community Connects for 2023 Rock the Tower
November 20, 2023
Converse’s 2023 Rock the Tower event raised more than $133K in 24 hours thanks to alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends. This annual day of giving benefits scholarships, academic …
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Announcements
Historic Cudd Hall Transformed
September 26, 2023
Converse University officials proudly unveiled the transformation of historic Cudd Hall on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023. Members of the campus and local communities, as well as alumni and friends, …
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