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Media Releases

| Athletics

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

| 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 September 9–15, 2024, are Ria Johnston (women’s rugby) and Isaac Wolters (men’s soccer).

| Research

The University of Prince Edward Island will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled “Render unto Caesar: Catholics and the Alt-Right” on Wednesday, October 2, at 6 pm, at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.

| Special Event

UPEI Ancillary Services is happy to announce the grand re-opening of Samuel's Café, brought to you by Dana Hospitality! On Wednesday, September 18, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 am followed by free samples of the new Starbucks coffee and mini muffins and cake to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

| University

UPEI students living in residence received a warm welcome from UPEI staff and fellow students on Friday, August 30. To make move-in day go as smoothly as possible for everyone, many campus partners gave of their time and expertise to make the day a great experience for UPEI’s new and returning residence students.  

| Athletics

The UPEI Men’s Hockey, Soccer, and Rugby Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away. 

| 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 September 2-8, 2024, are Anna Harris (women’s cross country) and Jack Roberts (men’s cross country).

| University

Entrepreneur Matt Jelley graduated from UPEI in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, specializing in marketing. He is now the sole proprietor of Mobile Bicycle Services PEI, a unique door-to-door bike repair service, and credits his education and mentors throughout his time at UPEI with helping him realize his dream of becoming a business owner.

| University

In her welcome-to-the-fall-semester message, President Rodgers encouraged members of the  community to seek support, stay connected, and participate in campus activities.

| Research

Undergraduate and graduate students who participated in the 2024 UPEI Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE) poster competition presented their posters on August 22 in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.