Your Alumni Network

Stay connected with classmates, mentor current students, and advance your career — all while living out the values that shaped your Peace experience.

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Your Impact Starts Here

A Peace education transforms lives. Your generosity empowers our students to pursue their passions, achieve their goals, and create lasting impact in their communities.

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Get Involved. Give Back.

There are many ways to get involved in the Peace community. See which one is right for you. If you’re interested in volunteering or just want to learn more, contact the Office of Advancement at 919-508-2586 or advancement@peace.edu.

Join the Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Alumni Association Board meaningfully engages alumni and friends in the life of the University:

  • Channel alumni talents and activities to support Peace’s mission of educating students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow.
  • Serve as a voice for the 10,000+ Alumni.
  • Encourage, direct and engage our alumni in philanthropic areas for Peace.
  • Foster relationships between current, past, and prospective students.
  • Engage and strategize with the President in strategic and long-term planning.
Mentor a Current Student

As a mentor, you can make a real difference. Share your professional and personal experience with a current student, help them navigate their journey, and stay connected to the Peace community. You can speak to classes, participate in professional panels with other alumni, conduct mock interviews, and connect one-on-one with students.

Become an Alumni Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to give your time and make a lasting impact at Peace and in the larger community. Opportunities include participating in Days of Service, hosting an alumni event, and more.

Career Support for Life

As a Peace graduate, you have lifetime access to the Office of Academic and Career Advising — one of the many ways we stay connected to your journey.

We can help support your job search, polish your resume, expand your network, navigate career transitions, and plan for graduate school. Reach out to advising@peace.edu to connect.

Start exploring opportunities on Handshake right now. Don’t have an account? Sign in with your Peace email, complete your profile, and head to “Jobs” to discover what’s next.

President’s Impact Report

See how Peace is evolving to meet the needs of today’s students.

Meet the Advancement Team

Penny Devins, Director of Advancement Services at Peace
Director, Advancement Services
919-508-2583
Kemet Gatchell
Director of Alumni Relations
919-508-2063
Paul Scherschel, vice president of Advancement, stands on Main Lawn at William Peace University.
Vice President for Advancement
919-508-2584
John Strickroot
Director of Development for Major Gifts and Partnerships
919-508-2361
Beth White
Data Coordinator
919-508-2585