By Dezarae Churchill Six months after learning William Peace University was built by enslaved people and held racist values, the university continues to struggle with racial issues and some students do not feel like there is enough representation of the…
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By Dezarae Churchill WPU Board of Trustees Chair Billie Redmond was presented the 2022 Albert Earl Finley Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 15 at the Raleigh Chamber’s 134th annual meeting held at Fletcher Opera Theater at Duke Energy Center of…
What do drinks to go mean for downtown businesses? By Dezarae Churchill New Orleans is most iconically known for its boisterous bands and late-night parties. Visitors are encouraged to engage in nightlife and are often seen trekking up the infamous…
By Dezarae Churchill Imagine finding yourself in the midst of a game where no one told you the rules, there is no marketing. You found hidden clues that lead to a larger puzzle. You identified a “glitch in the Matrix”…
By Dezarae Churchill North Carolina is famous for Krispy Kreme donuts, being the birthplace of Pepsi, and being the first in flight. Arguably, one of its most alluring qualities is the temperate weather and the ability for residents to enjoy…
By Dezarae Churchill As the crisp November air sweeps us into the holiday season, we reflect on the past year. COVID 19 came through like a tidal wave, destroying our routines and forcing us to adapt to its uncomfortable demands….
By Dezarae Churchill November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month and North Carolina is home to one of the largest Indigenous populations east of the Mississippi River. About 3% of North Carolina’s population is Indigenous, or more than 300,000 people, according…
By Dezarae Churchill From pumpkin patches to haunted farms, spooky season is in full swing, and soon most of us will be attending costume parties or passing out candy to the neighborhood goblins. Some of us spend weeks preparing for…
By Dezarae Churchill Most of us can imagine ourselves in our future careers. Few have a playbook to guide us through the transition between university and the boardroom. A foundation of William Peace University is an immersive learning approach. Every…
By Dezarae Churchill Remember going to the supermarket in early March of last year? No one was wearing face masks and the select few who were stuck out like a sore thumb, almost being viewed as social pariahs. A year…