News

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

Media Releases

| Athletics

The UPEI Cross Country, Soccer, and Rugby Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away. Donations of non-perishable food items are being collected at all home games this weekend in support of the UPEI Food Bank.

| Research

A team of researchers from across Canada, led by Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, professor and interim associate dean of the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has received $6.93 million in federal funding to develop precision agriculture techniques to ensure food security and mitigate climate change. 

| People

Michele Cudmore is the new Chief Access and Privacy Officer at the University of Prince Edward Island. 

| Research

Building research partnerships among Canadian post-secondary researchers and farmers, producers, and private, public and not-for-profit organizations is key to tackle climate change and build resilience in the agriculture sector. 

| Athletics

The UPEI Men's Soccer team is ready to claim its place among the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) contenders. With a proud tradition of success under head coach Lewis Page, the Panthers are looking forward to a great season, starting with their home opener against the Memorial University Sea-Hawks on Friday, August 30, at 7:15 pm.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors is pleased to welcome two new members, each for a three-year term: Kevin Magee and Sara Underwood.

| University

New Student Orientation (NSO) Welcome Week 2024 takes place from August 30 to September 7, with a fantastic lineup of events and activities planned to welcome new students to the University of Prince Edward Island.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is launching a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at treating cardiac tumors in dogs using a medication commonly prescribed for children.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce a $6-million donation from Allan Curran (SDU 1962, UPEI Honorary Degree 2017), of Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, to the Robertson Library and the Faculty of Medicine.

| Athletics

The UPEI Women’s and Men’s Soccer Panthers are gearing up for their season home openers this weekend on the UPEI Artificial Turf Field.