The Office of Alumni Relations begins working with students as freshmen, sponsoring events to increase their awareness of the Association and of their responsibilities as future alumni. After graduation, the Office of Alumni Relations serves as their link to Converse, keeping them informed and involved with Converse, and recognizing them for their accomplishments.
Our alumni are a highly engaged, vibrant community of friends who span the globe, yet sustain lifelong relationships with one another and with their alma mater. The energy and enthusiasm of Converse graduates are evident as the momentum of our Alumni Association continues to build; making new connections, growing a stronger network, and hitting new milestones at every turn.
Because of your efforts in communicating with Converse and with each other, our alumni network remains strong and united. We encourage you to explore your options for reconnecting, rediscovering, and returning home to Converse; consider joining us at an upcoming alumni event, like Reunion.
Events on campus and in your area are the perfect opportunity to be a part of the Converse story and to continue lifelong friendships with your amazing Converse classmates.
Alumni Association Board President
Meet your Alumni Association Board President, Valerie Dowling ’07.
Alumni Achievement Awards
The Alumni Association Board recognizes and celebrates outstanding alumni who demonstrate high levels of achievement and/or service in one or more of Converse’s Seven Core Values: Excellence, Integrity, Exploration, Diversity, Respect, Community, and Progress.
Meet the Team
Andrea Kikkert
Director of Alumni Relations
Upcoming Alumni Events
Spartanburg Alumni Event Fall 2024 – Fretwell Family Fest
2024 Charlotte Alumni Holiday Gathering
Alumni Updates
Hurricane Helene Has Not Stopped Converse University
Written by Amanda Mathis A month after Hurricane Helene slammed through Spartanburg County and then onto Western North Carolina, hundreds are still trying to return to “normal” life. The life-changing …
Converse University Announces 2024 Staff Promotions
Converse is dedicated to empowering and celebrating its people, and the University has recently promoted three staff members in recognition of their service and achievements. Acknowledging their important work to advance the …
Meet the 24-25 Converse Opera Guest Director, John M. Roche ’92
John M. Roche, ’92, graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Boston University in 1986 and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Converse …
Meet Valerie Dowling ’07: 2024-2025 Alumni Association Board President
Valerie graduated from Converse in 2007 with a degree in History and Politics. While a student at Converse, Valerie was a member of the 2003 Converse delegation to the South …
Converse College for Women Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary
The Converse College for Women (CCW) marked its third year as a thriving living-learning community, a testament to its growth and progress. The CCW remains committed to supporting Converse’s priorities …
Alumni Resources
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