Former Durham mayor and lifelong public servant William V. "Bill" Bell will be the 2024 Commencement Speaker at William Peace University, the school announced today. Bell is the longest-serving Mayor of Durham with eight terms from 2001 until 2017. He...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...