Converse Revitalizes Giving Societies to Inspire Impact
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Since its founding, the Converse experience has been enriched by the gifts of generous alumni, parents, faculty and staff, friends, and …
Community News
Valkyries to Host Conference Carolinas Volleyball Championships for First Time in History
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Converse University volleyball team defeated Lees-McRae 3-2 and clinched a share of the Conference Carolinas Northwest Division Championship. This …
Converse Spotlighted in 2025 U.S. News & World Report
Written by Karen Rhodes Converse University has been recognized on three U.S. News & World Report lists in the organization’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. Converse earned high marks in …
Dr. Ray Royalty: A Natural Leader Supporting Converse Students
Written by Amanda Mathis Decades Of Service Dr. Ray Royalty’s military journey began in his early years, growing up near the Panama Canal Zone. He …
Hurricane Helene Has Not Stopped Converse University
Written by Amanda Mathis A month after Hurricane Helene slammed through Spartanburg County and then onto Western North Carolina, hundreds are still trying to return …
Converse Hosts 2024 Blessing of the Animals
Converse University’s Office of Spiritual Life hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals on October 17, 2024, on the Montgomery patio. This is the third …
Jessie Arce ’25 Awarded Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship
Converse University Interior Design major, Jessie Arce ’25 (Nisbet Honors) was awarded the Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship by The Board of Directors of Alpha …
Converse Celebrates 2024 Opening Convocation
Written by Sofiya Gobora ’25 On Friday, September 20, 2024, Converse University celebrated its 135th Opening Convocation in the grand Zimmerli Performance Center at Twichell …
2025 Converse Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition Accepting Entries
Converse’s Department of Art and Design will begin accepting online entries for the 2025 Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition beginning December 1, 2024. High school students …