A Letter from President Newkirk: Our Vision for 2020
Welcome to 2020! As we ring in the new year, we celebrate not only a new year but also a new decade. It gives us an opportunity to pause and …
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Converse College Welcomes New Trustees and Vice Chair for 2019
Converse College welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees: Chris Dorrance, Senior Associate Consultant for School Strategies and Solutions Consulting; Rear Admiral Stephen I Johnson (Ret.), Chair and …
Converse Hosts 2019 South Carolina Junior Academy of Science Workshop
On November 2, Converse hosted the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science’s (SCJAS) annual workshop, which enables high school teachers and students to participate in a full day of science-focused …
Biochemistry Major Named Conference Carolinas Swimmer of the Week
Lisa Studstill ’20 has been chosen as the Conference Carolinas Women’s Swimmer of the Week. The league office made the official announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. A senior out …
Fall 2019 Opening Convocation: New Academic Year, Treasured Traditions
The Converse community celebrated the College’s 130th Opening Convocation on Friday, October 18, by gathering in Twichell Auditorium. During this year’s ceremony, students, faculty and alumni experienced for the first …
Office of Admissions Announces Test-Optional Admissions Policy
The Office of Admissions at Converse College announces that it has implemented a test-optional admissions policy. Effective for the fall 2020 admissions cycle, students interested in attending Converse will not …
Fall 2019 Thousand Thanks Donor Gala
On Thursday, October 17, Converse welcomed donors and its Board of Trustees to campus for the annual A Thousand Thanks event. The festivities honored our Leadership Society donors who have …
Sophomore Selected as Conference Carolinas Volleyball Player of the Week
Biology student Elizabeth Yohe ’22 has been chosen as the Conference Carolinas Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week. This is her first time earning the award while at Converse. The …
Zimmerli Performance Center Grand Opening
Honoring Kurt & Nelly Zimmerli, Our Friends and Champions for the Arts On Saturday, October 12, Converse hosted the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Zimmerli Performance Center to celebrate …