Construction Begins on Gibbs Field House
Two decades ago, athletics at Converse College were considered expendable. Today, the school celebrates growth and reaffirms its commitment to student-athletes in breaking ground on …
Philanthropy
Celebrating the Life of Carlos DuPré Moseley (1914–2012)
Converse College has lost one of its greatest champions, Carlos DuPré Moseley, who died Monday, Oct. 1 at age 98. Moseley was instrumental in founding …
Converse Mourns Loss of Joe Ann Lever
In the life of any institution, one can identify a handful of individuals whose contributions have shaped and defined the nature of that institution and …
Converse Taps Leader to Expand Engagement and Investment in College
Converse College announces that Robert C. Stewart will join the senior management team as vice president for institutional advancement, with a primary focus on building …
Converse College Mourns Philanthropist Roger Milliken
Textile magnate, philanthropist, community leader, builder, unabashed patriot and family man, Roger Milliken died Thursday, Dec 30, at the age of 95. During his lifetime, …
Converse Celebrates Incredible Women During 2010 Founder’s Day
On April 23, Converse honored its past, present and future during a memorable Founder’s Day celebration in Twichell Auditorium. The day’s festivities kicked off with …
Converse College Receives Kresge Grant
The Trustees of The Kresge Foundation have approved a $750,000 challenge grant for Converse College. Funding from the grant, awarded in early December, will go …
Construction Complete for Milliken Fine Arts Building
The inspections have been passed, the paint is dry, and the floors have been carpeted. In other words, the construction of the Justine V.R. “Nita” …
Campaign for Converse Surpasses $65 Million
On April 19, 2001, Converse College unveiled “The Campaign for Converse: Building for the Future,” a $75 million capital campaign that will touch virtually every …