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Peace has a long history as one of the city’s oldest universities. Find out more about our institution in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
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Six student-athletes from William Peace University received recognition on the CSC Academic All-District Team for the 2025-26 season, honoring their achievements in both academics and athletics.
Phantom, the William Peace University mascot, has a new look.
William Peace University student-athletes get on done on the field and in the classroom.
The William Peace University men's soccer team will play two exhibition games in England and Scotland during spring break.
William Peace University men's soccer team headed to NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
William Peace University student Mary Langer balances academics, ROTC and two sports with energy and ease.
WPUesports teams compete in first matches of the season
Hernan Ruedas captain of the rocket league team at Peace talks about esports and his goals for the season
Peace graduate, Tanner Brown, named new University chaplain.
New sport coming to Peace in 2025-26 season
One of college softball’s legendary coaches is calling it a career. After 25 years, Charlie Dobbins will step down as head coach of the William Peace softball program – a program he elevated to national status – at the end of the 2024 season.
For Senior Day at the Hermann Athletic Center, William Peace women's basketball honored Keslee Hylton and Nautica Smiley on Feb. 3.
Current softball player Logan Ayers and former softball player Niki Dobbins of William Peace University were featured on the NCAA Division III Small Talk Podcast on Thursday.
The William Peace University women's swim team celebrated Senior Day on Jan. 28 in grand style at the Triangle Aquatic Center, securing a resounding 71-16 victory over Guilford to cap off the regular season.
Pacers and community members are invited to welcome back Ronnie Laughlin, former Peace College Green Giant (1976-77) and Peace Monthly Sustainer, for her debut book signing of her #2 Amazon Best Seller: An Atypical Journey—Facing Breast Cancer Alone in The Middle East with God and My Tribe.
The Pacers broke two school records at the Finn Pincus Invitational this weekend in Salem, Va.
