A Love of Math & Science Leads to Research at the Mayo Clinic
Anusa Thapa loved research and studying the sciences. That’s why she was proud to be a chemistry major, and sought a minor in biology and …
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Fostering Creativity in Science: Dr. Neval Erturk
Converse College biology professor Dr. Hatice Neval Erturk received the Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Inc. (SCICU). Each …
Life in the Lab: Kimberly Shorter ’09
Kimberly Shorter ’09 always knew that a white coat was in her future. Since childhood, Shorter had dreamt of becoming a medical doctor. But after …
Artist Transforms Stone from Michelangelo’s Marble Mountain
Mayo Mac Boggs has been, literally, to the mountain top of stone sculpture. For five weeks during the summer of 2008, Boggs lived in Pietrasanta, …
Fashioning a Future in Interior Design: Danielle Leonard ‘06
“During my junior year, I worked part-time for an interior design firm, and was offered a full-time position upon graduating from Converse. The knowledge I gained …
Designing a Prosperous Future: Gabriela Vallarino ’09
“The Converse Interior Design Program was comprehensive and included aspects of historical restoration, interior construction, innovative re-use of facilities, building codes, ADA codes, life safety …
Launching Her Marketing Career During Jan Term: Caroline Burnett ’10
Caroline Burnett didn’t spend January Term sitting in a classroom. Instead, she powered up her resumé by working alongside the team at local marketing agency …
Rachel Wilkes’ Internship at the Chapman Cultural Center Combines Passion with Business
Rachel Wilkes is a student of diverse interests – a vocal performance major, a tennis player. But as she contemplated her career path, she wanted …
Sometimes, the First Step is the Hardest: Varessa Henderson
“I decided to return to school and pursue my goal of becoming a clinical psychologist. After looking at Converse II and discovering what Converse has …