The new decade will bring with it a great deal of change, and it looks like William Peace University’s  neighborhoods is not exempt from those changes. Smoky Hollow, an urban development project that will provide new shopping, housing, and offices,…

Taylor Schramm, a sophomore at William Peace University, passed out goodies she bought for students as a random act of kindness this week during finals.   Schramm had a laundry basket filled with pens, bags of candy, tumblers, socks, giant chocolate…

The once-a-semester print edition of The Peace Times is out today! Find copies all over campus, or stop by Flowe 315. In this issue you’ll find: Peace News: A preview of today’s State of the University address and the opening…

Struggling to find your place on campus? Want to talk with professors about potential majors? Maybe looking for an internship or starting to think about a job for after graduation? Peace has got you covered.  The Center for Student Success…

Winter weather caused William Peace University to close Dec. 10 and move Monday finals to Thursday Dec. 13. Many WPU students were shocked about the weather conditions that have happened in the last 24 hours. “I live in Maryland. Going…

Snow days are always fun at William Peace University. However, with finals in full effect some students found it inconvenient. Some areas in the triangle received about five inches of snow early Sunday morning. Many Pacers woke up later Sunday…

The Peace Talks podcast is holding a live event that is open to all Peace students, faculty and staff on Monday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Flowe 110. Peace Talks is a podcast led by members of the The…

With the fall semester progressively winding down and spring classes around the corner, upperclassmen students at William Peace University are conscientiously preparing to spend their spring semester or summer break participating in an internship, volunteering, or studying abroad. Through on-campus…

SPARKcon, a lauded creative arts showcase, returns to downtown Raleigh for its 13th straight year starting Oct. 18 through Oct. 21. It is set to take over City Plaza (between Fayetteville St and Martin St), and will be bursting with…

Midterm elections are coming up on Nov. 6, and it’s just around the corner. While elections are a very important time, many college students do not know where to start. Here is some basic voting knowledge you need to know….

William Peace University’s President Dr. Brian Ralph stated in March that the master plan for the selling of Seaboard Station and its surrounding properties that are partially owned by Peace, is to maintain local businesses, develop residential properties, allow for…

Two men were wounded in a shooting at the Vie in Raleigh on Aug. 15,  the fourth incident this academic school year, which has the apartment community, most of which are local university students, concerned over the latest string of violence….

Bird motor scooters have made their way to downtown Raleigh, where there is a lot of foot traffic as well as another key factor: college students. Between North Carolina State University, William Peace University, and St. Augustine University, there is…

William Peace University held its annual Engagement Fair, known as Purpose @ Peace this year, on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There were numerous clubs, programs, organizations from the Peace community, along with Raleigh businesses spread throughout…

Kane Realty Corporation and Williams Realty & Building Company have confirmed that a Publix supermarket will be coming to downtown Raleigh on Peace Street. The store will be located on the ground floor of a new apartment tower. The land…

William Peace University’s annual showcase was held on April 10 to celebrate and show off students’ hard work throughout the year. This is a time to show classmates, teachers, faculty, and staff as well as one’s parents how hard they…

The William Peace University Anthropology Department will be exploring and conducting the Archaeological Field School that will be working with the The Friends of Oberlin Village this summer. This African-American community prospered the most in the early 20th century, but…

The student newspaper of William Peace University, The Peace Times, presented as part of Student Showcase that culminated in the release of the spring print edition on April 10. Students from various aspects of the organization spoke regarding their positions and…

With the semester winding down, seniors at William Peace University are counting the days left until graduation. With nothing left but final exams and final projects, it’s time to buckle down prior to the big day.   Former WPU women’s…

On March 14, William Peace University students and faculty participated in their very own student walkout in remembrance of victims of the Parkland Shooting. The walkout took place from 10 a. m – 10:17 a.m., by many students and faculty…

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers all types of movies while serving a variety of food, including non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks that will be enjoyed by many folks, and it’s coming soon to Raleigh. Bring family, friends, or both. Alamo will be…

This year held many “firsts” for William Peace University as a whole, one of those “firsts” was having four WPU students compete in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Ethics Bowl (NCICU). The NCICU was hosted at the NC…

William Peace University’s Peace Times staff writers and editors attended the N.C. College Media Association Conference at NC State University on Feb. 24, where they learned more about journalism and media and brought home a few awards.    Various colleges throughout…

William Peace University English Department celebrated Black History Month with “Identity Through the Lens Film Series,” hosted by, Dr. Janelle Jennings Alexander. Throughout the whole week, WPU students were able to watch different films such as; “Birth of a Nation”…

William Peace University held their first African American Quiz Bowl sponsored by WPU’s very own Black Student Union on Feb. 28. The quiz bowl took place in Flowe 110 and students from all over campus with different backgrounds and grades…

About The Identity Through the Lens Film Festival: The Identity Through the Lens: Conversations on Race + Cinema Film Series is an educational event featuring four films over four days, Feb. 21-24. The series strives to promote discussion among WPU…

From Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, around 60 William Peace University students decided to share kindness with their fellow Pacers through the long-running tradition of Peanut Week. Every year during Valentine’s week for several decades, Peanut Week has consisted of…

“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” presented by William Peace University Theatre department, was a play that entwines friendship, drama, and a whole lot of unexpected plots and twists. The play was brought to life Feb. 15 to 18, directed…

What is Senate Bill 145? Senate Bill 145 is a proposal that states that North Carolina law enforcement officers will be able to act as Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) officers and have the same duties and responsibilities as ICE agents….

Amazon could be coming to Raleigh, North Carolina as it has recently been listed as a city that is one of  20 finalists to compete for the Atlantic Coast home of the giant online retail store’s second headquarters. The contest…

Orange traffic cones, traffic signs, and construction workers are being seen everywhere along Peace Street, which is making the commute more difficult for many at William Peace University. There’s only one lane of traffic open in each direction, causing delays, traffic…

Many people wonder if the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is still alive. On Jan. 17, William Peace University celebrated MLK’s legacy with the N.C. Poor People’s Campaign. The opening of the ceremony included the Director of Diversity &…

At the Women’s Rally in downtown Raleigh Jan. 20, attendees stood up for women along with immigrants, working families, Muslims, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, Jews, refugees, people with disabilities, and issues like the #metoo movement, equal voting rights, health…

A winter storm blanketed North Carolina’s largest cities with snow starting Jan. 17  morning. Some areas around the Triangle had 7-13 inches. It was an iconic time for the good ole state of North Carolina, but it also caused schools…

The Student Government Association hosted a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15. There was a group of five staff members from the university hat attended to answer over the 20+ questions that were asked about student life on campus….

Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped millions of veterans go to college, graduate school, and other training programs. Under this bill veterans can go to an institution of their choice at little or no cost. William Peace University is…

Murder, love, betrayal, and psychosis. See the works for Edgar Allan Poe come to life this week, when William Peace University Theatre Department presents “An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe.” Directed by professor Wade Newhouse, the show is sure to…

#MeToo may look familiar to those who are on social media. The “Me Too” hashtag started when Alyssa Milano, an American actress famously known for the TV show Charmed, came up with the hashtag on her Twitter account. Milano recently…

Peace Street has been reduced down to one lane of traffic in each direction, at least for this school year. This is due to road construction on the Peace Street overpass and the Wade Avenue bridge overpassing Capital Boulevard. The…

The announcement of bringing something new to the otherwise barely-used space above Belk Dining fell upon eager ears shortly before the summer break. Students had to wait only three hot months to return to campus to see what had been…

Confederate Monuments in North Carolina have been removed or vandalized due to a white supremacist rally that took place in Charlottesville, VA on Aug. 12. This rally called attention to the Confederate monuments and how they are insulting to African-Americans….

RALEIGH (PT) – This summer, NC FC has started to campaign for a major league soccer stadium across the street from Seaboard Station as part of a bid to make Raleigh one of the next MLS expansion cities. The NC…

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you have probably heard of the major hurricane that will go down in the history books: Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey began its development on Aug.17 in…

    Classes may have just started Wednesday, but Pacers have been on campus since Move-In Day, Aug. 18, participating in traditions, going to fun activities and events, and for the newest Pacers –  taking their first college classes. Students…

William Peace University hosted its first ever Admitted Students Day on Friday April 7.  This is a day where students that have been accepted into Peace have an opportunity to explore and experience different areas of the campus and classrooms….

For an exclusive group of William Peace University, April 18, 2017 was a big day. It was a day in which all of these students’ hard work was finally recognized and put on display to their fellow peers. For some,…

William Peace University Theatre closes its season with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 20-23. “It’s a fantastic energetic show with a classic story that takes you back to childhood,” said Delphon Lavon Curtis Jr., a WPU senior who…

Many people around campus do not know what exactly Gamma Sigma Sigma incorporated is, though many know of the basic sororities at other schools around Peace, such as Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), Alpha Pi Omega and plenty more. But GSS is…

In downtown Raleigh Thursday night, a fire started at an unfinished apartment complex on W. North Street. No one was killed or had life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Around 10 p.m. Thursday, the Raleigh fire…

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee’s Pennies for a Purpose competition is in full swing, with each athletic team racing to earn the most points by filling their jars. An annual tradition is competition against all USA South Conference schools and a community…

William Peace University students were invited to meet at Kenan Hall for a Town Hall session Jan. 31. Students were encouraged to submit questions to school faculty members prior to the meeting.  The submissions were made up of questions, concerns…

The Krispy Kreme Challenge is a charity run held every year in  downtown Raleigh. Each year, the race attracts participants from all over the country and even a few from our William Peace University community. Participants in the race start…

It’s becoming clear that the more William Peace University grows, the more variety there is in the interests and passions that run through it. This is expressed particularly with the recent surge of new clubs this past semester, such as…

The first official Groundhog Day dates back to Feb. 2,1887. The event took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and this tradition originates from ancient European beliefs. However, instead of a groundhog they used a badger or sacred bear to foresee the…

Students will have a chance to make their voices heard at the upcoming Town Hall meeting in Kenan Hall at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. All students are encouraged to attend to have their questions answered and suggest any ideas…

Dr. Elizabeth Kusko, professor of political science, is partnering with Amy White, professor of the musical theater department, to conduct research on the state’s well known, yet controversial, House Bill 2 (HB2). This research highlights how politics and the performing…

Gender violence is a real thing. All throughout history, there have been men that have assumed the dominant role of the two genders and used physical violence to demonstrate that dominance. On Thursday, Oct. 10, the students of William Peace…

The North Carolina Agricultural Society debuted the first state fair in 1853 and over a century later the state fair has become a tradition for North Carolinians. The theme for this year’s fair is “Nothing Could be Finer” and is…

Recently released on Sept. 16, the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the latest and greatest for all the Apple users out there. So just how impressive are these new phones? One of the big new things about the…

With a long history dating back to before the Civil War, Main is the centerpiece of the Peace campus. This year the third and fourth floors of Main have been brought back as residence halls for the first time in…

Pathways to Peace, a new five-day program that took place just before classes started, engaged students in classroom activities, assessments, and community activities on and off campus through their PDS 100 class. As the first class in the Professional Development…

With classes starting this week, some William Peace University alumni wanted to reach out and give advice to the class of 2020. “When you are able to intern, make sure to take as many as you can. Even if you…

“American Idiot” is the 2010 Broadway show based on the music from the Green Day album of the same name, and it is making its way to the William Peace University stage. American Idiot is about three guys who are…

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week began worldwide on Feb. 21. Various organizations, schools and news outlets held events in order to educate and inform people about the signs and dangers or eating disorders.  The annual event was created to raise awareness of eating disorders…

The gifts exchanged during this month’s Peanut Week were not extravagant—some doughnuts or candy, maybe a coloring book or a coozie. But the longtime William Peace University tradition, which took place Feb. 8 to 12, was big on bringing students together….

Students had to cope with being snowed in when winter weather came to Raleigh and William Peace University, which canceled classes on a Friday and ran on a 4-hour delay the following Monday.  Some made the most of the days…

Some William Peace University students used scissors and pencils on Martin Luther King day to benefit Sole Hope, an organization that helps children and their families in Uganda by making shoe patterns from recycled blue jeans. The project was one of…

William Peace University will add a marketing major in the Fall of 2016, the university announced in a statement. Currently Marketing is available as a concentration within the business administration major, which allows students to earn a bachelor of science…

Each year PACT (Peace and the Community Together) hosts the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service as an opportunity for students and faculty members to get involved and do something good for their community on a day when classes…