News

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

Media Releases

| People

Dr. Trevor Jain, director of UPEI’s Paramedicine program, has been appointed National Scientific Chair for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) for a two-year term, becoming the first person from Prince Edward Island to hold this prestigious leadership position.

| Academics

This fall, third-year nursing students at UPEI have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous health, healing, and well-being directly within a Mi’kmaq community in Epekwitk (PEI).

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers are gearing up for a week of competition at home and away.

| Athletics

The UPEI Men’s Panthers Baseball team has claimed the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball Association (ACBA) championship following a successful run and is set to represent the region at the Canadian National University Championship (CNUC) October 22 and 23 in Ottawa.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Ladner’s Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for October 12–18 are Orianna MacNeil (women’s hockey) and Xander Devine (men’s soccer).

| Special Event

The University of Prince Edward Island will hold an “Open House Day” on its Charlottetown campus on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s event promises to be the biggest ever!  

| People

The University of Prince Edward Island held its 25th Recognition of Founders ceremony on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

| University

The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Ladner’s Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for October 5–11 are Aislyn Logan-Savage (women’s rugby) and Jakob Robillard (men’s hockey).

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers are gearing up for a week of competition at home and away.