Converse Celebrates 50 Years of Black Women with Year-Long Series
Fifty years ago this fall, Freida Rogers Byrd and Margaret Jones Swindler became the first Black students to enroll at Converse College. In celebration of …
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Converse Welcomes Leadership of First African American Board Chair
Converse College announces that alumna Phyllis Perrin Harris ’82 has taken the helm as chair of the Board of Trustees, marking an historic milestone for …
A Parting Gift that Opens the World
Dr. Brant Bynum has traveled to all manner of exotic ports of call, from North Africa to Europe, and throughout the Americas. Now he and …
Converse College Announces New Trustees
Converse College welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees: Philip Asherman, retired President and CEO of Chicago Bridge & Iron in The Woodlands, …
We’ve Got Your Night Out Covered! School of the Arts Season Preview
The kinetic energy of performance thrills the soul and connects our hearts. The School of the Arts at Converse College announces a 2018-2019 season to …
Artist Explores Social Commentary of America
Louisiana native Andrew Blanchard will exhibit a collection of new work in Converse College’s Milliken Art Gallery beginning Thursday, September 6, 2018. The evening begins …
2019 ‘Young Women in Art’ Competition is Accepting Entries
Converse College’s Department of Art and Design is accepting entries for the 2019 Young Women in Art Juried Exhibition. The exhibition provides a venue to …
Jennifer Bell to Lead Valkyries as Athletic Director
Converse College announces the hire of Jennifer Bell as Athletic Director. Bell will take the helm of the Valkyries’ NCAA Division II Athletic Program on …
Sometimes a T-Shirt is Not Just a T-Shirt…
By Courtney Hammett ’19 T-shirts don’t often cause such a stir, but the 2018 Alumnae Reunion shirt has been a smash hit and, more importantly, stems …