The UPEI Recruitment and First-Year Advisement team is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, November 1, from 12:00–4:00 pm, for high school students interested in studying at the University. This event offers a great opportunity to explore the campus, meet faculty and staff, and discover what it’s like to be part of the Panther community. The day will feature faculty fairs and information sessions, campus tours, application support, presentations from a variety of campus supports, programs, and campus life, and an application waiver code ($50 savings) for those who attend in-person. 

Fuelled by a veteran core determined to leave their mark, the UPEI Women’s Basketball Panthers is a team built to compete for a title in 2024–25. With years of experience, the Panthers are poised to make their strongest push yet as they embrace what could be their final chance to capture a title together.

The UPEI Women’s Field Hockey Panthers completed a stunning three-peat, capturing their third straight Atlantic University Field Hockey (AUFH) championship with a dramatic 1-0 shootout win over the Dalhousie University Tigers on October 20.

Four UPEI researchers have received funding from PEI’s 2024 Climate Challenge Fund: Dr. Kuljeet Grewal, Dr. Stephanie Shaw, and Dr. Yulin Hu, all of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, and Dr. Xander Wang, School of Climate Change and Adaptation.
 

UPEI biology students Leah Campbell, of Cornwall, PEI, and Alexa Marshall, of Bay Roberts, NL, spent two weeks in Costa Rica this summer, gaining practical veterinary experience as participants of Loop Abroad’s Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine program.

Dr. Wendy Rodgers was officially installed as the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island during a ceremony held at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre on Friday, October 11, 2024.

AVC honoured students and faculty during the annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night. More than $260,000 in scholarships and 80 awards were presented. Also, Dr. Cate Creighton received the Students of the CVMA Teacher of the Year Award. 

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 October 14–20, 2024, are Livi Lawlor (women’s field hockey) and Ben McFarlane (men’s hockey).

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

The University of Prince Edward Island extends condolences to the family and friends of Amber Jadis upon her passing on October 10, 2024.