News

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

Media Releases

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Due to emergency service staffing shortages, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Small Animal Emergency Service overnight coverage for veterinary clinics on Prince Edward Island will change on Thursday, January 6, 2022. These changes are being implemented to ensure that all pet owners can access safe and focused care for their pets around the clock.  

| Students

Starting in January 2022, science students at UPEI can register for a new 21-credit minor in biotechnology and two new associated courses, BIOT 1020: Field Studies in Biotechnology on PEI and BIOT 2020: Case Studies in Biotechnology.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, is pleased that Dr. John VanLeeuwen accepted the role as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), effective December 13, 2021.  

| Athletics

In a news release issued December 22, 2021, Atlantic University Sport (AUS) announced it will pause all university sport competitions until at least January 19, 2022.

| University

In a message to the campus community, President Keefe announced updates to the 2022 Winter Academic Semester.

| Athletics

UPEI’s women’s rugby program jumped on the scene in 2021 and turned itself into a destination that game-changing prospects are seriously considering joining.

 

 

 

| University

President Greg Keefe updated the UPEI community with new COVID-19 measures including the announcement that exams, beginning on Saturday, December 18, 2021, will either be online, postponed, or cancelled.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The UPEI board of governors has appointed Dr. Greg Keefe, dean, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), as the new interim president, effective December 13, 2021. 

| Athletics

Tournament passes are on sale for the 2022 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship.

| University

In a message to the UPEI campus community, Vice-President Administration and Finance Jackie Podger advised that there was a possible COVID-19 exposure at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on December 5, 2021 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.