Converse University
Converse University is a private university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was established in 1889 by a group of Spartanburg residents and named after textile pioneer Dexter Edgar Converse. It was originally a women's college but now admits men.
Former name | Converse College (1889–2021) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1889 |
| Endowment | $77.6 million (2020) |
| President | Boone Hopkins |
| Provost | Joe Wilferth |
Academic staff | 90 Full-time (2022) |
| Students | 1,284 |
| Undergraduates | 804 |
| Postgraduates | 480 |
| Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina , U.S. 34°57′16.59″N 81°55′01.51″W |
| Campus | Urban, 70 acres (28 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Valkyries |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Conference Carolinas |
| Mascot | Val the Valkyrie |
| Website | www |
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