Press & Media Kit

About Converse University
Converse University empowers students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Converse was founded in 1889 by citizens of Spartanburg, SC, who aimed to create an educational experience for women. In the fall of 2020 Converse welcomed its first undergraduate co-educational incoming class. The University encompasses the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of Business & Data Science, the School of the Arts, The School of Education, The Graduate School, and the Converse College for Women.
Converse students experience deep scholarship, transformative mentorship, experiential learning, and wonderful support for and belief in each other. Through this unique formula, Converse is a creator of opportunity for its students through a personalized education that also includes the professional and technical skills graduates need to be successful in their careers.
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The resources below are for media use. Please credit all photographers/videographers and adhere to posted guidelines.
Members of the press interested in setting up interviews, acquiring additional press materials or other media-related inquiries can contact Karen Rhodes at 864.596.9504 or karen.rhodes@converse.edu.
CONVERSE LOGO GUIDELINES
The intention is to protect the integrity of the institution by maintaining consistency and ensuring logos are used in an appropriate manner. Logos must always maintain approved colors, proportions and design integrity.
No alterations may be made, nor should design elements be placed inside any of the logos. This includes:
- Being stretched or distorted
- Screened or ghosted on top of an image
- Adding text, graphic elements, imagery, etc.
- Displaying an incomplete logo or a dissected logo
- Realigning any elements in the logos
- Changing the colors of the logos
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Converse University News
Dr. Mangum Wins SCICU 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award
Converse Associate Professor of Mathematics and Data Science Dr. Amanda Mangum was one of only 21 exceptional faculty members recognized by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at the …
Converse Celebrates Community & Legacy at 2025 Reunion and Founder’s Day
Written by Sofiya Gobora ‘25 & Allison Reini On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Converse University community gathered in Twichell Auditorium within the Zimmerli Performance Center to celebrate an annual …
Converse Celebrates 2025 Emerging Young Artists Winners
Converse’s Department of Art, Design & Letters held its annual Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition this spring. The Converse Emerging Young Artists Exhibition provides a venue to recognize exemplary art by …
Congressman Clyburn to Speak at 2025 Converse Undergraduate Commencement
James E. Clyburn, the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, will serve as the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday, May 17, …
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Office of Communications
Karen Rhodes
Assistant VP for Marketing and Communications
karen.rhodes@converse.edu
864.596.9504