William Peace University

William Peace University Historic roots, modern outcomes. Established in 1857 — Raleigh’s oldest university.
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Recognized for career preparation and immersive learning, backed by a thriving alumni network across NC and beyond. Founded in 1857, William Peace University’s educational approach is applied, adaptive, and nimble with career preparation built in from start to finish. Our immersive curriculum and innovative teaching methods ensure our students graduate career ready and prepared to thrive in an eve

r-changing workforce. We serve close to 800 students in 30+ undergraduate and 10 professional online programs in criminal justice, education, business administration, nursing, simulation and game design, and more. Embedded in the heart of downtown Raleigh, our university’s culture is as vibrant as the city that surrounds it, and our students benefit from all the connection and collaboration our central location has to offer. With supportive professors, dedicated faculty advisors, and a friendly and active student body, Peace students enjoy the benefits of a tight-knit community combined with the multi-faceted opportunities of a growing, flourishing city.

08/30/2026

No matter how long you’ve been away, this place will always be home.

Alums! If you're not already connected with your former classmates, make that reconnection at the link 🔗.

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Some things never change. The excitement of those first few days at Peace and the spirit of our community shining just a...
08/28/2026

Some things never change. The excitement of those first few days at Peace and the spirit of our community shining just as bright today as when we first began.

A new economic impact report finds that William Peace University, Shaw University, and Meredith College generate more th...
08/28/2026

A new economic impact report finds that William Peace University, Shaw University, and Meredith College generate more than $1.1B in regional sales and support nearly $200M in earnings.

The collaborative study finds these institutions serve as vital employers, support household incomes, attract and retain talent, and contribute significantly to the region’s civic and cultural vitality. Through a partnership with Economic Leadership and funded by the A.J. Fletcher Foundation, it quantifies how these Raleigh institutions strengthen the Triangle as employers, talent pipelines, and cultural anchors.

Envisioned by former President of Peace Dr. Lynn Morton and spearheaded by Peace's Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Projects through Director Megan-Joy Woodall, the report shows that in 2025 the three schools supported about 3,200 resident jobs. It also found the institutions generated an estimated $538M in regional GDP. As President Jennifer Walsh noted, that contribution “cannot be measured in dollars alone," observing Peace's impact extends far beyond economics to include educational access, community engagement, and a sense of place and continuity in Raleigh.

Read about how Peace positions itself as a staple in the region and view the full report: https://vist.ly/5ghjz

Always some of our favorite guests on campus 🐶
08/26/2026

Always some of our favorite guests on campus 🐶

08/26/2026

On This Day in Dunn, NC History:

The August 20, 1891 edition of Dunn newspaper *The Central Times* included this advertisement for Peace Institute in Raleigh, now William Peace University.
The school advertised “first-class accommodations” for young ladies and girls, with 21 officers and teachers. Readers could send away for a catalogue.

Peace Institute became Peace College in 1943 & William Peace University in 2011.

Cake and Candles 🎂 — and community!Happy Birthday, Roary! We loved celebrating you!
08/25/2026

Cake and Candles 🎂 — and community!

Happy Birthday, Roary! We loved celebrating you!

The new school year is officially underway, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible orientation leaders an...
08/20/2026

The new school year is officially underway, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible orientation leaders and staff! Thank you for guiding our newest students through every step of orientation, building community, and setting our students up for a successful year ahead.

Show some love for your amazing OL's in the comments!

Oh hey, funny seeing you all here 🤠✌️
08/19/2026

Oh hey, funny seeing you all here 🤠✌️

Some campus spots are more than just landmarks; they hold our memories!
08/19/2026

Some campus spots are more than just landmarks; they hold our memories!

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15 E Peace Street
Raleigh, NC
27604

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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