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, Libby Cuttino Tilson ’79.
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
Laura Chappell Bauknight ’87
Interim Director of Alumni Relations
Andrea Kikkert
Director of Alumni Relations
Upcoming Alumni Events
2024 Columbia Alumni Chapter Event
Converse Reunion 2024
Alumni Updates
New Exhibition Celebrates African American Alumni at Converse University
Written by Deb Peluso ’15 and Caroline Blair ’25 Dr. Angela Elder’s class in African American History recently held a reception in Montgomery Student Center, celebrating the historic contributions of …
Alison Hughey ’03 Featured on FOX News
Adjunct Instructor of Music Therapy and Converse alumna Alison Hughey was featured on a FOX Carolina News feature about how music therapy can help relieve pain. The story was picked …
Converse Ushers in December with 2023 Lessons & Carols
Converse University and the Spartanburg community enjoyed a beautiful Converse holiday tradition with the annual Festival of Lessons & Carols. Held in Twichell Auditorium on November 30, 2023, this public …
Converse Community Connects for 2023 Rock the Tower
Converse’s 2023 Rock the Tower event raised more than $133K in 24 hours thanks to alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends. This annual day of giving benefits scholarships, academic …
Converse Announces New Director of Alumni Relations
Inspired by her professional poise and passion for education, Converse University announced that Dr. Andrea Weatherman Kikkert, member of the Class of 2005, will serve as the new director of …
Alumni Resources
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