18 Years of Impact: Dr. Hatice Neval Ertürk
Since joining Converse in 2006, Dr. Hatice Neval Ertürk has maintained her dedication to research while wearing many hats, from an award-winning professor of biology to department chair to Associate …
Community News
See Where Our 2024 Graduates Are Headed!
Converse’s Class of 2024 has big plans ahead of them, from new careers and volunteering to grad school and international travel. See where some of our 2024 grads are headed! Kayla …
Rev. Amy Cantrell Is Turning Passion Into Action
Written by Amanda Mathis Spartanburg native and Converse alum Rev. Amy Cantrell ’94 loves to build community with her fellow neighbors and to create a community where everyone thrives. It …
Sullivan Fellows Attend Spring ‘Ignite’ Retreat in NC
Professor Wynton Stephens and Converse University Sullivan Fellows attended the Spring Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Ignite Retreat in NC. This was a special retreat as students from Converse, Warren Wilson, …
May Day Weekend: A Campus-Wide Celebration
May Day Weekend was certainly a busy one for Converse. Students, families, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to enjoy a fun-filled two-day experience, including food, fellowship, time-honored traditions, and so …
Converse University Awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has awarded Converse University a three-year grant to support a new Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership, making Converse the first private institution …
Converse Celebrates 2024 RISE Symposium
Converse University held its third RISE (Research, Internship, and ArtS Experiential Learning) Symposium from April 8 through April 12, 2024. All student projects were displayed in the Montgomery Student Center. The 2024 RISE …
Converse’s Petrie School of Music Welcomes Timothy McMurray as Orchestra Director
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will …
Highlights from Converse University Reunion 2024
Converse alumni gathered on campus April 19-20 for Reunion Weekend 2024. This year’s reunion attendees also had the opportunity to join the Converse community for Founder’s Day activities. Each year, …