BFA Grad Publishes Chapbook
Anna Harris Parker ’07 recently published her chapbook, Dress, which addresses themes of ritual, faith, loss, transition, and discomfort. Published by Main Street Rag Publishing Company, Anna has committed nearly …
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Students Present at USC Upstate Research Symposium
Biology major Brittany Leonard ’20 (Nisbet Honors) presented a poster on “The Effect of Juglone and Ailanthone on Kudzu Growth” at the South Carolina Academy of Science meeting and did …
Ten Seniors Inducted into Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Converse is thrilled to induct ten students into Converse’s academic honor society, Gamma Sigma. Gamma Sigma honors the very top members of the graduating class of 2019 who have not …
Professor Blanchard Nominated Visual Artist of the Year
Professor Andrew Blanchard’s recent sabbatical project earned him the nomination of Visual Artist of the Year by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters. His work is featured in the …
Tooting Our Own Horn: Gillian Horn ‘19
Understanding Gillian Horn’s work can be a challenge. Understanding Gillian’s success is much easier. Since she was a toddler, she knew she wanted to be a scientist, and Converse College …
Art Ed Major Awarded “Best In Show” at Collegiate Invitational Art Exhibition
Cynthia Hall ’19 was awarded “Best In Show” for her screen-print “Busy” at the 7th Annual Collegiate Invitational Art Exhibition at the Library Headquarters in Downtown Spartanburg. Cynthia finished her …
Professor Zeisler Will Present at Art Therapy Research Conference in London
Assistant Professor of Art Therapy Laura Zeisler will present at the Association of Art Therapist Inaugural International Art Therapy Practice Research Conference in London, England at Queen Mary University this …
Drs. Barker and DeLapp Discuss ‘What to Trust in a “Post-Truth” World’
Dr. Jeff Barker and Dr. Kevin DeLapp facilitated a TED Talk Dialogue Night discussion of “What to Trust in a “Post-Truth” World” at the Spartanburg Main Library. The Atlantic Institute …
Dr. Templeton Runs Boston Marathon
Dr. Erin Templeton celebrated running her fifth marathon at the 2019 Boston Marathon. She has also run marathons in Big Sur, Paris, Los Angeles, and Richmond. Athletes wishing to participate …