Tim Walker, Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) at UPEI, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA NB). The award was presented to him at a special event held on February 21, 2026, in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Dr. Jane Ngobia, Vice-President, People and Culture, sent a message to faculty and staff on February 26, 2026, updating them on the work of the Fair Treatment Replacement Policy Committee.  

Luciana Quiroa Paredes, a student at the University of Prince Edward Island, has earned a McCall MacBain Regional Award. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

The UPEI Relay for Life is a student-led initiative dedicated to supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, and committee members are asking for campus and community support.

The University of Prince Edward Island extends heartfelt congratulations to alumnus and former varsity athlete Brett Gallant who captured a gold medal in men’s curling for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 21. 

UPEI will celebrate the 2025 Founders—Dr. Debbie MacLellan, Donna Barnes, and Dr. Gerald Johnson—at a recognition ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The UPEI Hockey Panthers are looking forward to semifinal games at home and on the road. 

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 16–22 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).

New financial incentives are available for students considering the Bachelor of Education, Français langue seconde (French as a second language) at UPEI.

The public is invited to attend a panel titled “Education in the Age of AI: Reimagining the Educational Landscape” on February 26, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI.