See Which Grad Schools Our Seniors Have Been Accepted To!
Our 2019 seniors have some amazing grad school options! See where some of our seniors have been accepted: Julia Williams – The Citadel Claudia Coffin – Winthrop University Sara Blevins …
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Ten Seniors Inducted into Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Converse is thrilled to induct ten students into Converse’s academic honor society, Gamma Sigma. Gamma Sigma honors the very top members of the graduating class of 2019 who have not …
An Ear For Poetry
Aristotle used roughly 14,000 words for his Poetics. This article runs 500 words about poetics, specifically the works of Ellen Bryant Voigt ’64, whose trenchant poems earned her a prestigious …
Professor McMaster’s Poetry Published in Off the Coast and RATTLE
Professor Arthur McMaster’s poetry was published in literary magazines Off the Coast and RATTLE. He also has a book proposal prepared for ‘the writing project: Poets’ Muse, Lovers, Partners, and Significant …
“Genius Grant” Winner and Poet Laureate Returns Home To Speak at Founder’s Day April 22
Converse is pleased to welcome Ellen Bryant Voigt ‘64, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and former Poet Laureate of Vermont, back to Converse to deliver the keynote address at Founders’ Day on April 22, 2016 at 11:30 am.
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 creative Fellows who will receive …
I Love Paris in the Springtime…
A trip to Paris is undoubtedly an extraordinary experience. But a visit to Paris in the springtime? Incomparable. The trees and flowers shake off their winter coats, as Parisians make …
Dr. Laura Brown Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Converse professor Dr. Laura Feitzinger Brown was among 20 faculty members from private colleges who were recognized for their dedication to teaching by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) …
Professor’s Memoir Details Journey from Intelligence Officer to College Professor
Converse College Adjunct Professor of English Arthur McMaster has a new book, published by Outskirts Press. A memoir, his volume is titled Need to Know, Journey of an American Intelligence …