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UPEI MBA in Global Leadership student Nathalie outside the Faculty of Business building
Aug 29, 2023 | UPEI Viewbook 2024

Meet Nathalie, Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership graduate (Class of 2023). After attending UPEI for four months in 2014 as an exchange student, Nathalie knew she wanted to return to UPEI's Faculty of Business.

UPEI veterinary medicine student Anam in an indoor paddock
Aug 24, 2023 | UPEI Viewbook 2024

Meet Anam, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student. After graduating next year, Anam hopes to complete an internship at a busy equine practice and a residency in sports medicine and rehabilitation with a focus on equine patients.

UPEI education graduate Nicole in the new residence building
Aug 22, 2023 | UPEI Viewbook 2024

Meet Nicole, Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Indigenous education graduate (Class of 2023). Nicole plans to return to her position as an Indigenous school social worker in Fort St. James, British Columbia.

UPEI education student Madi in the Education Resource Centre
Aug 17, 2023 | UPEI Viewbook 2024

Meet Madi, Baccalauréat en education - français langue seconde graduate (Class of 2023). Originally from Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Madi hopes to teach French in an elementary school and pursue a Master’s degree in education.

UPEI engineering student Yvan in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building lobby
Aug 15, 2023 | UPEI Viewbook 2024

Meet Yvan, Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering graduate (Class of 2023). Originally from Mauritius, Yvan had always wanted to come to Canada for university, and discovered UPEI's Engineering program was a perfect match.