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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Living Our Values: A Follow Up to Our Call to ACT JUSTLY
Last week, President Newkirk called on the Converse family to step up efforts to address racial injustice in the Converse community. She shared some of …
Living Our Values: A Call to ACT JUSTLY
“See clearly, decide wisely, ACT JUSTLY.” The most recent events of racism and injustice have been very hard to witness, but they are harder for …
Converse Announces 2020 Fall Term Updates
In order to provide the safest environment possible for its community and to minimize the risk of health hazards that can result from travel, Converse …