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Peace University redo will accommodate men

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From staff reports

RALEIGH -- William Peace University, formerly Peace College, will embark on a $6 million renovation plan as the campus prepares for the enrollment of male students.

Projects approved this month by Peace trustees include an upgrade of the Hermann Athletic Center, the student center, bookstore and the president's house.

The renovated athletic center will have a fitness center, weight rooms, a field house, a dance/aerobics studio and locker rooms for both female and male athletes. The changes are part of the university's plan to start three men's sports teams this year.

The student center will include an updated dining hall and coffee shop. The center also will add student game and lounge space, along with student government offices. The bookstore will be moved from Belk Hall to a building that now houses maintenance offices.

The president's residence will be relocated to a downtown property instead of the current home near North Hills.

William Peace, formerly a women's college, is scheduled to enroll men as full-time students this fall.

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