Learning to Vet the Process: Amberleigh Dryman ’16
Amberleigh Dryman was 14 when she visited Morocco with her mom. Growing up in Greer, South Carolina, she was around all kinds of animals, from dogs to ducks, but it …
Community News
Dr. Chandra Hopkins To Present at Theatre Conference in Minnesota
Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins will present her research findings at the American Society for Theatre Research’s annual conference to be held in Minneapolis in November. Her work, “We Don’t Do …
Dr. York Takes Music Therapy to Nashville
Dr. Elizabeth York taught a six-hour continuing education course entitled: “The AMTA Code of Ethics: Becoming a Virtuous Music Therapist” at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee for the Tennessee Association …
Writing Grad Delves Into Editorial World
BFA in Creative and Professional Writing grad, Meagan Kusek ’12, is the new Assistant Editor at Grand View Media (EBSCO) in Birmingham, Alabama. During her time as a student at …
Biochemistry Student Makes the Most of Her INBRE Grant
Ashley Thompson ‘18 didn’t miss an academic beat this summer. The recipient of a summer INBRE grant, Ashley completed a summer research project at Furman University. Ashley is a Biochemistry …
Visiting Professor and Alumna Selected to Exhibit Work at Boston University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Mary Carlisle was selected this summer to participate in the Boston Young Contemporaries 2016 exhibition at Boston University. Professor Carlisle is also featured in a …
Converse Announces Addition of Field Hockey for 2017
Converse Athletic Director Joy Couch has announced the addition of Field Hockey to the Valkyries’ Athletic department as the 12th NCAA sponsored sport and 14th sport overall. The Field Hockey …
Year Begins with New Leadership, Inspiration, and Community Spirit
President Newkirk officially opened the 2016-2017 academic year by giving her first address to her new Converse family during Opening Convocation on Sept. 23. Student Government Association president Ariel Wingard …
Young Adult Fiction Student Publishes Second Novel
MFA Young Adult Fiction student, Gwen Holt, has published her newest novel, Perilous Journey of the Much-too-Spontaneous Girl, from Month9Books. Gwen, who publishes YA novels under the pseudonym of Leigh Statham, …