William Peace University

Zikira Henderson wins USA South Rookie of the Week honors.

Michael Dulin earns Second Team All-Conference honors

Men's basketball player Elijah Cathcart was named USA South Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week.

William Peace University welcomes all students back to campus.

William Peace University finishes second at the Ethics Bowl

WPU student Ajani Robinson is a member of YMCA Skippers and participants in jump rope competitions all over the country. He hopes to earn a spot at the World Championships in Japan next year.

William Peace University student Ashley Wyrick wants to help people and going into law is the perfect way.

During her summer internship, Vivian Camplin learned to appreciate the little details.

Alyssa Poteat shares her experiences in the Honors Program at William Peace University.

William Peace University honors 2024 winter graduates

William Peace University honored 14 graduates from the School of Professional Studies (SPS) program in August.

William Peace University senior Megan McAnany was named the "Outstanding Mathematics Education Student" by the NCCTM.

William Peace University Honors Program student TJ Hill-Johnson talks about his work as a campus leader and how the Honors Program shaped his strategies.

William Peace University senior James Shaughnessy IV runs for mayor of Raleigh.

Peace College grad Dr. Kristen Wynns headlines the Ladies Laugh Lounge at Charlie Goodnights in Raleigh.

Discipline is what motivates William Peace University student Mary Langer.

Students from the William Peace University Simulation and Game Design department earned some hardware at the Serious Play Conference.

William Peace University congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Spring 2024 semester. More than 200 students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester at William Peace University (WPU). To qualify for WPU Dean's List students must earn a GPA between 3.3 and 3.69. Those with a GPA between 3.7 and 3.99 qualify for the Dean's List with Distinction, and it takes a 4.0 to be eligible for Dean's Scholar. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

William Peace University student Christopher Simmering was selected as one of only eight students for the inaugural cohort of the North Carolina Civic Impact Fellowship (CIF). Sponsored by North Carolina Campus Engagement, this fellowship is a new statewide program that recognizes exceptional students with demonstrated civic engagement leadership abilities and empowers them to design a project to create a meaningful impact on their campus' civic life. Christopher was nominated for this honor by William Peace University President Dr. Brian Ralph, as well as William Peace University administrators. About Simmering Christopher, a sophomore majoring in Political Science, is an active participant in the civic life of William Peace University. As the co-founder of the William Peace Civic Order student organization, Christopher leads the organization of events and initiatives that aim to promote peaceful political discourse and promote civic engagement, civic action, civic literacy, civility, and civic involvement on campus and in the local community. Christopher has hosted dialogues on campus, hosted a Constitution Day event on behalf of WPU, and organized a Constitution Series. Through his participation in the 2023 NC Campus Engagement Redesigning Democracy Competition, where Christopher and his team competed with collegiate teams from across the state to design an innovative solution to a modern democratic challenge, Christopher and his team secured the $500 first-place prize. Now, this prize money is being used to fund further initiatives to educate students about their rights and the law. Christopher is considered a leader on campus, both to those within the organizations that he is involved with as well as other student organization officers. In his Letter of Support for Christopher's nomination to the Fellowship, President Ralph stated, "Christopher has made a tremendous impact on our campus community in such a short amount of time." He continues to say that he looks forward to seeing how Christopher's participation in the NC Civic Impact Fellowship will "positively impact the WPU community in the coming years." CIF Next Steps From January 2024 to May 2025, Christopher and his CIF cohort will dive into a transformative fellowship curriculum that will equip them with professional skills and leadership development training. Their Fellowship term includes participation in a Citizen Redefined Leadership Camp, developed by Citizen University (CU), a national nonprofit dedicated to spreading a belief that a strong democracy relies on strong citizens-that we all have the power to make change happen in civic life, and the responsibility to try. Citizen University is also providing funding support for the Fellow's projects. With these tools, the NC Civic Impact Fellows will be prepared to advocate for the advancement of civic growth within the campus community. As a key element of his fellowship responsibilities, Christopher will assess civic life on campus and lead a project that he will design to improve a specific area of campus civic culture. About NCCE North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE) is a collaborative network of 39 colleges and universities committed to educating students for civic and social responsibility, partnering with communities for positive change, and strengthening democracy. The NC Campus Engagement state office fosters connections between campuses, shares best practice information and resources, recognizes outstanding work, and champions civic and community engagement in higher education.

Marerika Monroe '22 remembers the moment she received the email letting her know she received the Coastal Courageous Finish Scholarship. She screenshotted the news and sent it to her mother. Until that moment, neither was sure how Monroe would finish paying her senior year tuition. This scholarship covered her remaining balance and enabled her to graduate.

William Peace University congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Fall 2023 semester. More than 200 students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester at William Peace University (WPU). To qualify for WPU Dean's List students must earn a GPA between 3.3 and 3.69. Those with a GPA between 3.7 and 3.99 qualify for the Dean's List with Distinction, and it takes a 4.0 to be eligible for Dean's Scholar. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

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