The University of Prince Edward Island invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2027.

Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour,” and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements, or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University’s highest honour.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation is proud to announce the launch of the "Share a Pair" Sock Drive, a community-focused initiative spearheaded by Juliette Bader, a third-year student-athlete on the UPEI Women's Soccer Panthers team. Designed to collect new and gently used socks for local shelters and community organizations across Charlottetown, the drive leverages the energy of UPEI home games to make a meaningful local impact.

The Canadian Association on Gerontology, Canada’s premier association of those who work, research, study, or have an interest in the field of aging, will hold its 55th annual scientific and educational meeting (CAG2026) in Charlottetown, October 15–17, at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward. 

The theme of the 2026 annual meeting is “Crossing Currents: Navigating Aging through Collaboration and Coordinated Action.” 

For UPEI MBA in Global Leadership graduate Dylan Cooper, learning about disruptive technologies in the classroom has become a springboard for building a business at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and construction.

The University of Prince Edward Island is celebrating a transformative investment in the future of veterinary medicine with the establishment of the Dr. Etienne Côté Endowed Chair in Veterinary Cardiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Made possible through a $3 million gift from Sandra Irving, Sarah Irving, the Arthur and Sandra Irving Foundation, and the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation, the endowed chair will advance excellence in clinical training, student learning, innovation, and compassionate care for animals and their families.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also referred to as Orange Shirt Day, takes place every year in Canada on September 30. It is a day to “honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.” (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada). 

The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates Sister Susan Kidd, CND, on her appointment as Congregation Councillor with the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame de Montréal. 

Sister Sue has served the UPEI community with dedication, compassion, and generosity as University Chaplain and Campus Minister since 2010, providing support and guidance to students, faculty, and staff while fostering a caring campus environment. 

Despite a soggy start that included a power outage, Welcome Week 2026 (September 4–13) be

The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards invites all members of the UPEI community to participate in Welcome Week 2026, September 4 to 13. It will once again be open to all Panthers—new and current students from across all programs, faculty and staff, family, alumni, and friends. The Welcome Week Team has partnered with various departments on campus to bring back some favourites and introduce some new activities.