Converse Says “I Do” In The Wake Of Hurricane Helene
Written by Amanda Mathis Dream weddings take months, even years, to plan, and no one prepares for a hurricane to interrupt their plans – especially in Asheville, North Carolina. For …
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2024 Rock the Tower Breaks Record, Raising 200K
Rock the Tower, Converse’s 24-hour Day of Giving, received overwhelming support this year from alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends. Converse University’s 8th annual Rock the Tower raised $200,000, thanks …
Converse University Receives $50K from Power:Ed To Empower First-Generation Students
Spartanburg, SC— (December 16, 2024) — Converse University announced the recent award of $50,000 to fuel its First-Generation program by a grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. This …
Converse Celebrates the Season with Annual Festival of Lessons & Carols
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Converse and Spartanburg came together for a joyful holiday evening at the Festival of Lessons and Carols held in Twichell Auditorium. This annual event, organized …
Dr. Gunter Receives Thomas A. Hatfield Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Dr. Susanne F. Gunter, Associate Professor of Art Education; Coordinator MEd Art Education & Converse Alternative Certification – Art Education (CACAE) programs. Dr. Gunter received the Thomas A. …
First-Generation Students: A Tight-Knit Family Affair
Written by Amanda Mathis At Converse University, the First-Generation Student Program plays a crucial role in providing students who are the first in their families to attend college with the skills and …
Converse II Alumna Celebrates Community with Commuter Center Gift
Written by Baker Maultsby As president of the Converse Commuter Club, Leslie Ramirez ’25 (Nisbet Honors) works hard to help students feel “supported, connected, and equipped with the tools and …
Converse Volleyball Wins Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship
The Converse University volleyball team demolished UNC Pembroke 3-0 on November 23, 2024, to claim their first Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship. With this win, Converse advances to their first-ever NCAA …
Converse Revitalizes Giving Societies to Inspire Impact
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew Since its founding, the Converse experience has been enriched by the gifts of generous alumni, parents, faculty and staff, friends, and community partners who believe in …