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Striking Matches Ignites Converse’s First Ever Student-Produced Rock Show
Striking Matches, a Nashville, Tenn., duo lighting up the music world with a buzz...
Converse College, Brevard Music Center Legend Janiec Dies
As Converse College’s Petrie School of Music prepared to celebrate its centennial in 2010, Henry Janiec reflected on his 42 years as a faculty member, …
Alumna, Athletics Director Named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands selected two Converse women, Converse athletic director Joy Ayers Couch and alumna Dr. Fern Powell, …
2015-2016 Converse College Creative Collaboration Grant Awards
2015-2016 Creative Collaboration Grant Awards: A Partnership Between the School of the Arts and Drayton Mills: Greg Mueller, Susanne Gunter, Chandra Hopkins, Boone Hopkins, Jane …
Alumna Named MacArthur Foundation Fellow, receives $625,000 "Genius Grant"
The MacArthur Foundation announced the 2015 MacArthur Fellows, commonly known as the “genius grants,” including Converse Alumna Ellen Bryant Voigt. She is among 24 exceptionally …
Converse Announces Presidential Search Plans
Converse College announced today its Presidential Search Committee and the selection of Isaacson, Miller, a leading national executive search firm, as its partner in the …
Milliken Gallery Exhibition Explores Disorder of Man-Made Spaces
Opening on September 24th, the Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host Disordered Functions, an exhibition by Shannon Rae Lindsey of large-scale site-specific installations …
The White House Honors Converse Student as Champion of Change
After beating a severe medical condition to get to college, a Converse College freshman’s efforts are being recognized by the White House. Meredith Boyce, a …