Dr. Joe Dunn to Serve as Converse College 2019-2020 Grand Marshal
Converse is excited to announce that Dr. Joe Dunn, Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Politics, and chair of History and Politics, was nominated by faculty and selected by …
Model Programs
Life Lessons from the Trip of a Lifetime: Jacqueline Torres ‘19
Politics major and Nisbet Honors student Jacqueline Torres ’19 spent nine days in Saudi Arabia thanks to a sponsorship from The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. She …
New Perspectives from Qatar: Malone and Qatar Foundation Fellow Claudia Coffin ’19
A month-long trip to Qatar has put life into a new perspective for Malone Fellow, Qatar Foundation Fellow and Nisbet Honors student, Claudia Coffin ’19. Her participation in Converse’s Model …
Grad Published in ‘100 Greatest Video Game Characters’ Book
Politics and German Studies grad Stephanie Jennings ’11 published entries on “Clementine” (The Walking Dead) and “Isaac” (The Binding of Isaac) in 100 Greatest Video Game Characters (Rowman & Littlefield, …
Model Arab League Delegate Featured on GoUpstate.com
Nisbet Honors student Claudia Coffin ’19 talks about kindness, culture and speaking Arabic with the locals in a recent story on GoUpstate.com. The article highlights Claudia’s month-long trip to Qatar …
Converse Students Earn Top Awards at International Model NATO
At International Model NATO, held in Washington, DC, Converse competes with top American universities from across the nation, and nine European and Canadian universities. Garnering top awards in every committee …
Converse Participates in the First Rabat (Morocco) International Model Arab League
By Dr. Joe Dunn With generous funding from the Converse College Golden Club (50th Year Reunion Class) and contributions from other Model Program alums, members of the Converse Model Arab …
Model League Rookies Dominate Appalachia Regional Model Arab League
Congratulations to the first-year members of Converse’s Model Arab League delegation, who earned top awards at their first debate competition. The students traveled to Hollins University for the event and …
Converse Surpasses West Point, Northwestern at Model Arab League Conference
Converse’s Model Arab League took the “Overall Outstanding Delegation Award” at the National Model Arab League conference at Georgetown University. This marks 28 years of successful performance at this competition, …