News

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Media Releases

| University

Dr. Wendy Rodgers, UPEI's President and Vice-Chancellor shares a late fall–early winter message and update with the University community.

| Community

UPEI honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them “Founders.” Read more to learn how to nominate a retired member of faculty or staff.

| Athletics

The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates the 101 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian (AAC) status for the 2023–2024 season. This number represents 52 per cent of UPEI’s 194 varsity student-athletes. 

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for November 18–24, 2024, are Grace Lancaster (women’s basketball) and Sidiki Diakite (men’s track and field).

| Special Event

The UPEI campus community is invited to attend the annual Global Village celebration on Saturday, November 30, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, starting at 3:30 pm.

| Athletics

The UPEI Basketball and Hockey Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away. 

| Special Event

The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI will host a “Yarns and Yarns” event focusing on knitting and storytelling on northern islands on December 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, at The Gallery Coffee House and Bistro, 82 Great George Street, Charlottetown.

| University

In a community message, President Rodgers invites students, staff, and faculty to a town hall event for an update on the progress of the UPEI Action Plan.

| Community

The Transgender Day of Remembrance, is held annually on November 20, honouring transgender people who have lost their lives in acts of anti-trans violence. 

| Students

Students in UPEI’s Kinesiology 3440 class are seeking participants who are willing to take part in an exercise program two days per week for 12 weeks.