University of Prince Edward Island Women’s Hockey Coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to announce that Orleans, ON, native Kaylee Dufresne has committed to the Panthers for 2016–17. Dufresne currently attends Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH.

UPEI is participating in a mental health initiative with universities across Atlantic Canada called the MoodCheck Challenge. 

The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for the week of February 29-March 6 are Kiera Rigby, Women’s Basketball, and Milorad Sedlarevic, Men’s Basketball. On a weekly basis, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes these talented student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports.

The UPEI Wind Symphony will perform a recital of “Contemporary Works for Wind Band” this Saturday, March 12 at 3:30 pm at the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library.

The University of Prince Edward Island extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Reverend Brady Smith who passed away on March 6, 2016 at the age of 90. He received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University in 2001.

The University of Prince Edward Island will welcome prospective students during Open Class Day 2016 on Friday, March 11, from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. The day starts at 8:15 am with a welcome session for prospective students in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.

Would you know what to do if a cut on your dog’s leg was bleeding badly or if your pet was having a seizure? Do you know what common household items and foods are toxic for your pet?

A new book by UPEI’s Dr. Gregory Irvine examines the life and legacy of legendary tuba player and teacher Arnold Jacob (1915-1998). The book is published by Scholar Publications of Chicago.

UPEI Men's Soccer coach Lewis Page brought the audience to their feet in a standing ovation after sharing his journey with depression at yesterday's kick off to the 2016 UPEI Mental Health Week. Encouraged by the overwhelming positive support after sharing his story during the Bell Let’s Talk campaign in January, Page focused his talk yesterday on the relationships that have mattered most in his life. 

The Centre Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR) at UPEI has been awarded more than $600,000 from The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through its eHealth Innovation Partnership Program (eHIPP).