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Media Releases

| Events

The UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies will host the annual UPEI 3MT™ (3 Minute Thesis) competition on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 pm at the Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

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Students in UPEI’s Environmental Studies program will host a public symposium exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and the environment on March 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

| Events

A new book of poetry by PEI poet and artist Judy Gaudet will be launched on March 24, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, University of Prince Edward Island.

| University

UPEI held a ceremony to launch its inaugural Restorative Practices Capacity-Building program on March 11 at The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, Atlantic Veterinary College.

| University

In this update on collective bargaining, UPEI announces that the University and IBEW 1928 have reached a tentative agreement, subject to ratification.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island marked another step forward on its journey of reconciliation at an event held on March 4, 2026, to announce a new undergraduate major in Indigenous Studies.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island held its 2025 Recognition of Founders ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island extends condolences to the family and friends of Catherine Hennessey (UPEI LLD ’87), who passed away on March 3, 2026.

| People

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share stories of appreciation and celebration for their colleagues. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day. 

| Athletics

UPEI Curling student-athletes Jack MacFadyen and Ella Lenentine earned the PEI Mixed Doubles title at the Summerside Curling Club on February 22, 2026. They will proudly represent PEI at the Curling Canada national championships in Surrey, British Columbia from March 21–27, 2026.