During the 2024 Conference Carolinas annual end-of-year awards banquet, Converse University was named the winner of the prestigious Body, Mind & Soul Dr. Alan Patterson Cup for the 2023-24 academic year. 🏆 ⭐️ “What a moment it was to hear our amazing institution’s name called on Tuesday night,” Converse University Director of Athletics Jenn Bell said. “After years of pursuing excellence, we are starting to see the fruits of our labor, and it is incredibly rewarding. I am so proud of the work our staff and student-athletes have put in, as we have proven that we can win championships while displaying good sportsmanship and continuing our academic success.” In the classroom this year, the Valkyries athletic teams excelled once again. A total of 206 athletes were named to the Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll, 115 athletes earned a spot on the Dean’s List, and 70 student-athletes earned Academic All-Conference accolades. #GoValkyries #GoVals Read more at the link in bio.