Dr. Ray Royalty: A Natural Leader Supporting Converse Students
Written by Amanda Mathis Decades Of Service Dr. Ray Royalty’s military journey began in his early years, growing up near the Panama Canal Zone. He hails from an established military …
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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 Hosts 2024 Blessing of the Animals
Converse University’s Office of Spiritual Life hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals on October 17, 2024, on the Montgomery patio. This is the third year this beloved event has …
Jessie Arce ’25 Awarded Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship
Converse University Interior Design major, Jessie Arce ’25 (Nisbet Honors) was awarded the Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship by The Board of Directors of Alpha Lambda Delta. Arce previously served …
Converse Celebrates 2024 Opening Convocation
Written by Sofiya Gobora ’25 On Friday, September 20, 2024, Converse University celebrated its 135th Opening Convocation in the grand Zimmerli Performance Center at Twichell Auditorium. This yearly tradition brings …
2025 Converse Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition Accepting Entries
Converse’s Department of Art and Design will begin accepting online entries for the 2025 Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition beginning December 1, 2024. High school students in grades 9-12 are invited …
Authentic Leadership Inside & Outside The Classroom: Dr. Jack Knipe
Written by Amanda Mathis You never know how an email may change the trajectory of your life. Just ask Dr. Jack Knipe, whom Converse University recently appointed as the Director …
Campus Updates Following Hurricane Helene
Updates for October 4, 2024 at 2:35 PM What a difference a week makes! We have seen the spirit of Converse’s core values shine as we’ve worked together to restore our campus …
Message from President Hopkins Following Hurricane Helene
To our Converse family and neighbors far and wide, As I survey the campus grounds and streets surrounding our local community, I find it hard to comprehend the level of …