Kuhn Hall is home to the Department of Economics, Accounting & Business. Two departments from the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences are also housed in Kuhn Hall: the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Child and Family Studies, Politics, and Psychology) and the Department of Humanities and Cultures (English, German Studies, History, Individualized Major, Philosophy, and Hispanic Studies).
Kuhn Hall is a shining example of Converse’s commitment to sustainability and modern instructional technology. Built in 1968 and renovated in 2009, it is where you will find the Nisbet Honors Program, Campus Technology, and 17 “smart” classrooms.
Kuhn Hall
Media Gallery
Nisbet Honors Program at Converse University
Bank of America Data Analytics Learning Laboratory
Nisbet Honors Program
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Department of Economics, Accounting and Business
Department of Social Sciences
Herbarium
Physics Lab
⭐ Bank of America Data Analytics Learning Laboratory
Converse’s Bank of America Data Analytics Learning Laboratory encourages classroom participation and active problem solving. This dynamic learning environment encourages active learning, student involvement and collaboration in the education process.
⭐ Nisbet Honors Program
The invitation-only Nisbet Honors Program offers academically gifted students a community to explore new avenues of thinking, independent research, and intellectually challenging topics. More than half of our Nisbet graduates pursue advanced study at graduate schools and many are the recipients of generous scholarships and stipends.
🖥️ Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers students a well-grounded education in quantitative learning and computer skills/programming. In addition to offering majors and minors in math and computer science, the department also provides valuable learning experiences for students who take classes that meet the college’s general education requirements.
📊 Department of Economics, Accounting and Business
Economics, Accounting and Business Administration students learn valuable analytical skills which are in demand in today’s job market. Our goal is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to compete successfully in the business world and graduate school.
🔎 Department of Social Sciences
Converse’s Department of Social Sciences is home to Converse’s Child and Family Studies, Health and Wellness Studies, and Politics programs.
We strive to develop students who communicate effectively, read and analyze challenging material within their discipline, and articulate their views competently. Through this preparation, Converse students will have the skills to pursue graduate studies in various fields or to enter the job market successfully.
🌿 Herbarium
Converse’s meticulously-curated herbarium houses an extensive collection of over 10,000 specimens of modern plants, some of which date to the mid-1800s. The extensive archives include the complete vascular plant collection of Henry William Ravenel's (1814-1887), one of the foremost botanists of 19th century.
⭐ Physics Lab
The physics lab allows students to explore collaborative activities and to use technology and innovative tools for rapid collection, graphing and analysis of data. The space is designed to be flexible, allowing professors and students to rearrange work stations in order to carry out large experiments.
