All UPEI students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends are invited to walk together in collective celebration and action at the PEI Pride Parade on July 25 and participate in other Pride Fest '26 activities. 

On July 15, President Wendy Rodgers attended the launch of the Prosperity Charter, which brings together Atlantic Canada's university and business communities around a shared commitment to developing and retaining the region's future workforce.

Colin MacAdam and the late Ed Hilton, both of whom played pivotal roles in varsity sport at UPEI, were inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at UPEI on July 11, 2026.

After a spring hiatus, we're back telling the stories of important progress on the UPEI Action Plan, under the “Action Plan IMPACT” banner. In this edition, read about the recent Restorative Practices Capacity-Building Program. 

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share stories of appreciation and celebration for their colleagues. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day.

At the University of Prince Edward Island, community members are helping shape the next generation of health care professionals through the standardized patient (SP) program housed within the UPEI Faculty of Medicine. 

The University continues to share regular updates to provide an overview of current progress on collective bargaining and the work underway at each table.

Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. Since the program began last August, 242 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues. 

UPEI and CUPE 1870 marked the ratification of a new collective agreement with a ceremony and cake on June 23. The University reached an agreement with CUPE 1870 following 3.5 days of bargaining in May.

Marilyn Barrett, Director of Distributed Medical Education and Family Medicine at UPEI, and Co-Chair, Choose Well Community Action Network, says UPEI is committed to aligning its activities with the new provincial alcohol strategy.