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Community, Alumni Invited to Star Peace Basketball Player Book Signing at WPU
Pacers and community members are invited to welcome back Ronnie Laughlin, former Peace College Green Giant (1976-77) and WPU Monthly Sustainer, for her debut book signing of her #2 Amazon Best Seller: An Atypical Journey-Facing Breast Cancer Alone in T...
Jan 30, 2024, 9:48am EST

WPU Launches New Interdisciplinary Arts Major
RALEIGH, N.C. - A downtown Raleigh university is launching a new major that redefines the way students study art, music, theatre, game design, film, media, and dance. The new Interdisciplinary Arts (IDA) degree at William Peace University offers stude...
Sep 21, 2023, 10:49am EDT

William Peace University Achieves Impressive Ranking in U.S. News and World Report
RALEIGH, N.C. - William Peace University (WPU) is the 24th-ranked (tie) institution in the Regional Colleges: South category by U.S. News and World Report, up five spots from last year. The University also made a significant jump from 29th to 23rd for ...
Sep 20, 2023, 11:40am EDT

William Peace University Expands Mental Health Resources through TimelyCare
William Peace University (WPU) has partnered with TimelyCare, the premier virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, to offer students free and equitable access to mental health support and medical care. TimelyCare is a 24/7 virtual e...
Aug 14, 2023, 9:07am EDT

WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY NAMED A 2023-2024 COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION
RALEIGH, N.C. - William Peace University (WPU) has been recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a guide for college-bound students. WPU has been named a 2022-2023 ...
Jul 5, 2023, 9:00am EDT

WPU Honors Graduates, Issues Awards at 2023 Commencement Ceremony
William Peace University recently celebrated its 151st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Donald Thompson, a CEO, speaker, investor, advisor, entrepreneur, and executive coach, delivered the commencement address to the 168 traditional and...
May 15, 2023, 9:20am EDT

Produce Purpose to Launch Hydroponic Farm at William Peace University
Produce Purpose Inc. will soon launch a hydroponic farming operation on campus at William Peace University (WPU) in downtown Raleigh. The nonprofit organization was founded with five goals: to provide purposeful employment to those with special ne...
Apr 27, 2023, 3:09pm EDT

Donald Thompson Announced as William Peace University Commencement Speaker
RALEIGH, N.C. - Globally respected business leader Donald Thompson will address graduates at William Peace University during Commencement, officials said today. Co-founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, Thompson has sparked a nationwide movement ...
Apr 19, 2023, 12:00pm EDT

WPU hosts 18th annual Showcase
Raleigh, NC -- William Peace University (WPU) students will share their academic accomplishments at the 18th annual Showcase event on April 18. The event runs from from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at various locations on campus, and is open to visitors. Se...
Apr 13, 2023, 1:13pm EDT

William Peace University Hosting Hip Hop Higher Ed Symposium
Aspire2Higher Personal & Professional Development, Inc (A2H) developed the symposium to provide the community with an environment to amplify hip-hop culture and scholarship, centering the intellect in the culture. The event, March 30 and 31, includes b...
Mar 16, 2023, 9:37am EDT