125th Celebration in Sights and Sounds
Nearly 800 alumni and guests convened at Converse April 25-26 to celebrate Converse’s 125th anniversary. We hope you enjoy this recap of the sounds and sights of the weekend, as …
Faculty
Converse to Host Conference on Gender Learning Differences
An upcoming teaching conference at Converse College will focus on learning differences between boys and girls. The keynote speaker for the Institute for the Study of Instructional Strategies (ISIS) is …
"Pied Piper of Philosophy," DeLapp Honored for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Kevin DeLapp was recognized by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) consortium with the Excellence in Teaching Award during a dinner ceremony in Columbia, SC on April …
Fryin’ Eggs and Boilin’ Hammy: Okra to Opera 2014 Conference
Okra to Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture returns for its second year, this time exploring the diverse ways that food touches on every aspect of life – from religion, …
An Impressive Lineup: Student Internships, Research Projects, Fellowships, Grad Schools, Jobs
Converse students are on the move with a flurry of accomplishments this spring. With summer just around the corner, an impressive lineup of research projects, internships, fellowships, jobs, and graduate …
Converse Mourns Passing of Beloved Professor Mayo Mac Boggs
“Infectious passion.” “Lasting influence.” “Generous.” Those are a few of the ways that colleagues, former students, and friends of Mac Boggs, Converse Professor Emeritus of Art, describe his work as …
Professor’s Memoir Details Journey from Intelligence Officer to College Professor
Converse College Adjunct Professor of English Arthur McMaster has a new book, published by Outskirts Press. A memoir, his volume is titled Need to Know, Journey of an American Intelligence …
Dunn Named SC Professor of the Year
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education have named Converse College professor Dr. Joe Dunn as the 2013 S.C. Professor …
Moseley Chamber Music Series Opens Oct. 7 with Jerusalem Quartet
The Friends of the Petrie School of Music at Converse College announce the 31st season of the Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series, featuring four concerts by world-renowned musicians. All of …