Act Justly – October 2020 Update
In late August, we announced the promotion of Danielle Stone to Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion and Coordinator of Title IX and Restorative Justice. This new role that Danielle …
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Converse Awarded 750K Grant for Biomedical Research from National Institutes of Health
Converse College has been awarded grants of over $750,000 to support its faculty-led biomedical research and expand research opportunities for students. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through …
Converse Partners with ‘Girls Who Code’ to Encourage Math and Tech Futures
In an extension of its program development in mathematics and technology, Converse College announces its partnership with Girls Who Code during the 2020-2021 academic year. Girls Who Code aims to …
Provost Dr. Jeff Barker to Retire in June 2021
Update: On April 26, 2021, Dr. Barker accepted the position of President of Converse University. Dear Converse Community, Today, September 18, 2020, Dr. Jeff Barker announced his retirement as Provost, …
Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins Receives SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
We are thrilled that Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins is the Converse recipient of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) 2020 Excellence in Teaching award! SCICU annually recognizes one …
Converse College Announces New 2020-21 Trustees
Converse College welcomes six new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Sandra Hartnett ‘75, retired educator in Spartanburg, SC; Padrica Hopkins, M.D. ‘85, Medical Oncologist and Partner at Georgia …
Converse Announces Spring 2020 Dean’s List
Converse congratulates the following undergraduate students on their academic achievement. Spring 2020 Dean’s List Kendel D. Abrams (Nisbet Honors) of New Freedom, PA Azalea Natania Elena Acevedo (Nisbet Honors) of …
Converse Mourns the Passing of Dr. Jeffrey Willis, Director of Archives and Special Collections and Andrew Helmus Professor of History Emeritus
The Converse community mourns the passing of Dr. Jeff Willis, beloved Director of Archives and Special Collections, Andrew Helmus Professor of History Emeritus. Dr. Willis served Converse for fifty-three years, …
Converse Announces In-Person Commencement Updates
A message from President Krista L. Newkirk: We are all looking forward to the Fourth of July this weekend, and celebrating with family and friends. The South Carolina Department of …