Leading Future Generations: Jordan Edwards ’13
Studio Art and Theatre graduate Jordan Edwards ’13 talked to us about the excitement of being a Big Sister, how Converse helped her build confidence, and why she supports Converse …
Philanthropy
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Commits to $2 Million to Renovate the Milliken Fine Arts Building at Converse University
Converse University has received a $2 million commitment from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation—one of the first multi-million dollar gifts of the newly-formed foundation. The commitment is the lead …
Converse Rocks the Tower in 2021
Our 6th annual day of giving was our most thrilling Rock the Tower to date! Alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends of Converse accepted the challenge of giving 675 …
Loyalty & Commitment: Stacey Mulligan ’01
Stacey Mulligan ’01, a technical writer and editor at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, was a double major in Theatre and English. A faithful and committed …
Converse Establishes First Generation Student Endowment in Honor of President Krista L. Newkirk
In recognition and gratitude of her dynamic and visionary leadership, the Converse Board of Trustees has established a scholarship endowment in honor of President Krista L. Newkirk, 10th President of …
Converse College Receives $2.5 Million Gift
Converse College has received a gift of more than $2.5 million. The gift from the George Earnest Burwell, Jr. Charitable Trust will fund a project to be announced at a …
Converse Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Life Trustee Kurt Zimmerli
The Converse community celebrates the life and legacy of longtime supporter, philanthropist, and Converse Life Trustee Kurt Zimmerli, who passed on May 30, 2021. Mr. Zimmerli is survived by his …
Converse Celebrates Weisiger Cup and Scholarship Recipients
The Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and The Weisiger Cup were created through a generous endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. Edward I. Weisiger (Agnes Binder ’63). Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Each year, our Weisiger Outstanding …
Bolstering Converse’s Legacy: Taynesha David Adams ’11
What is one of your favorite Converse memories? My favorite Converse memory is attending the Legacy Conference. I am so thankful that Association of African American Students (AAAS) members, staff, …