News

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

Media Releases

| People

UPEI collects submissions from employees each month for its "Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues" program, which acknowledges the generosity, dedication, and positivity that make UPEI a special place. Read some of the submissions from August 2025.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Mark your calendars for the 35th annual Open House at the Atlantic Veterinary College on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm and explore the captivating world of veterinary medicine. 

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Joseph Gordon, Biomedical Sciences with AVC and the Memorial Regional Medical Program at UPEI, has received national recognition for his innovative use of research and groundbreaking work investigating muscle remodeling in obesity and type 2 diabetes.

| Events

University of Prince Edward Island students came together with UPEI Campus Life, UPEI Student Union, and the UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SV-PRO) on September 16 to paint stones with messages of respect, consent, compassion, and care. 

| Athletics

A new running club has launched at the University of Prince Edward Island, led by education student and UPEI Cross Country standout Jack Roberts. The Panther Run Club is open to everyone on campus—students, athletes, staff, faculty, and alumni—and participants are encouraged to bring a friend.

| University

In September 2025, UPEI released an updated version of the University of Prince Edward Island Review (UPEI Review).

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Yoko Nakamae, a large animal surgery resident at the AVC, will present her research at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit, the premier surgical conference for veterinary professionals worldwide.

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 8–15 are Rowan Gallagher (women’s rugby) and Isaac Sommerville (men’s soccer).

| Events

To recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Week, the UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SV-PRO), the UPEI Student Union, and Robertson Library have organized a series of events on the UPEI campus.

| Athletics

The UPEI field hockey, rugby, and cross country teams are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.