Stepping Stone Press Publishes MFA Grad’s Prize-Winning Poetry
MFA poetry grad Kathleen Nalley’s prize-winning poetry collection, Nesting Doll, was released from the South Carolina Poetry initiative and Stepping Stone Press.
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MFA Grad Publishes Her Poetry Collection, Sweet Aegis
MFA grad Melissa Dickson Jackson ’12 published her newest poetry collection, Sweet Aegis, with Plain View Press.
Student Invited to Attend Rising Leaders Forum in Hong Kong
Marissa Esformes ’14 participated in the Goldman Sachs Rising Leaders Forum held in Hong Kong. The Forum included an overview of the investment banking industry, technical training on basic valuation …
Two Accounting Grads Awarded Scholarships
Victoria Broome ’13 won the Ray Waters Scholarship and Jessica Robinson ’13 the Webster Rogers LLP Scholarship, both awarded by the SC Association of CPAs.
Technology & Accounting Grad Brings Her Unique Skills to ESPN
Global Technology & Business Accounting major Emily Brown ’11 works for ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut.
Philosophy Student’s Paper Accepted as Finalist for Elie Wiesel Prize
Brenna Byler’s philosophy paper, “The Value of Withholding Forgiveness,” has been accepted as a finalist for the prestigious Elie Wiesel Ethics Prize.
Dr. Keefer Researches Abraham Lincoln’s Use of the Bible
Dr. Kyle Keefer, Associate Professor of Religion, spent his spring semester sabbatical researching Abraham Lincoln’s use of the Bible in his speeches and writings.
Students Glean New Viewpoints from Notre Dame & Duke Philosophers
Distinguished Notre Dame philosopher, Robert Audi visited Converse recently to conduct a master class with philosophy students about the nature of moral perception. Duke University’s David Wong also spoke with students …
History Grad Awarded Fellowship and Full Ride to University of Texas
Stefanie Carter ’14, a history major, was accepted to the Ph.D. program in British history at University of Texas at Austin. Stefanie was awarded a full scholarship, plus a fellowship.