News

A chronological list of UPEI media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

 
| University

The University of Prince Edward Island’s Board of Governors approved a balanced operating budget for 2016–17. The budget, which is $111 million, includes a tuition increase of three per cent, keeping it among the lowest in the Maritimes, and sustains core programs and services as well as UPEI’s workforce.

 
| Research

Businesses and organizations on PEI in need of research expertise can be challenged to find the help they need. Synapse Applied Research and Industry Services (operating as Synapse) was established to help companies identify knowledge gaps, and then connect those businesses with the relevant University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) expertise best aligned to those needs.

 
| Seminar/Conference

UPEI's Faculty of Education is proud to be hosting PEI's inaugural Digital Pedagogy Lab institute (#DigPed) from July 13-15, 2016. 

 
| Athletics

University of Prince Edward Island Women’s hockey coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to announce that Halifax, NS native Jenna Pellerin has committed to the Panthers for 2016–17. Pellerin, an honours student, currently attends Halifax West High School.

 

 
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI will celebrate the achievements of its graduate students and researchers at its 24th annual Graduate Studies and Research Days (GS&R Days) event on Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, in Lecture Theatre A.

 
| International

The UPEI International Relations Office (IRO) is recruiting volunteers for its Summer Language Camps and buddies for International Buddy Program.

 
| University

The University of Prince Edward Island conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates to more than 940 graduates today as part of Convocation 2016. 

 
| University

It’s Convocation Week at UPEI! Here are the details to help you find your way through our annual celebration of our graduating students.

 
| Special Event

Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Prince Edward Island, announced today that three leaders in their respective health-related fields will be awarded honorary Doctor of Laws degrees at Convocation ceremonies on May 7.

Receiving the highest honour the university can bestow will be Alzheimer researcher and policy writer Dr. Katherine L. Bick, sports medicine specialist and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. William D. Stanish, and entrepreneur and pharmacist Ray Murphy.

 
| Music

The UPEI Music Society is proud to present its sixth annual Variety Show on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 pm. In the opening act, singers will perform backed by a house band comprised of current UPEI music students and alumni, the second act will feature a chamber orchestra, and the evening will close with a performance from the UPEI Jazz Ensemble. A cash bar will be available and there will also be a silent auction.