Artist, Teacher, Optimist: The Legacy of Mayo Mac Boggs
Written by Chris Worthy When the crisp blue skies of Sept. 11, 2001, were shattered with the unimaginable, the day became a bright-line demarcation. There …
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Professor Blanchard Exhibiting at Summerville Gallery Through September 2026
Converse University Professor of Studio Art Andrew Blanchard has an art exhibition entitled “Hi/Lo” at the West & East Gallery through September 5, 2026. Blanchard is …
Meet Cary Perkins ’96: 2026-2027 Alumni Association Board President
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Cary graduated from Converse in 1996 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and went on to receive a Master of Architecture …
Forming a New Perspective: How a Conference Reshaped our Arts Practices
Written by Candace Day ’25 and Caroline Warr ’27 During the spring semester, we had the opportunity to visit the small town of Newberry, SC, …
Knowledge Alchemy: Interdisciplinary Courses Expand Horizons & Inspire Lifelong Learning
Written by Chris Worthy Pottery and chemistry? Biology and poetry? They go together like peanut butter and jelly – or maybe math and democracy. When …
Converse Announces 2026 Emerging Young Artists Winners
Converse University’s Department of Art, Design & Letters held its annual Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition. The Converse Emerging Young Artists Exhibition offers a unique …
Transformed Through Study-Travel: Dr. Andrea Elliott ‘03 & Graci Barga ‘26
International study abroad opportunities are a vital component of the Converse experience. Our students return from study-travel experiences with new insights and compassion for other cultures, …
From First Step to Full Circle: The Opportunity that Empowered Two Generations
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew When Helen Williams Robinson ’78 was considering college, Converse wasn’t part of the plan. But thanks to donor support and the …
Making History At Converse: Meet Patrick Treharne ’25
Written by Amanda Mathis Art has woven itself into Patrick Treharne’s life at different key points. Born in LeClaire, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, Treharne …