The UPEI Alumni Association recognized the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards and the 2026 Inspiring Young Alumni Awards at a celebration on September 29, 2026, in Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

The Action Plan IMPACT series tells the stories of important progress on the UPEI Action Plan. In this edition, read about efforts to improve physical safety infrastructure on campus.

Dr. Trevor Jain, director of UPEI’s Paramedicine program, has been appointed National Scientific Chair for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) for a two-year term, becoming the first person from Prince Edward Island to hold this prestigious leadership position.

This fall, third-year nursing students at UPEI have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous health, healing, and well-being directly within a Mi’kmaq community in Epekwitk (PEI).

The UPEI Panthers are gearing up for a week of competition at home and away.

The UPEI Men’s Panthers Baseball team has claimed the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball Association (ACBA) championship following a successful run and is set to represent the region at the Canadian National University Championship (CNUC) October 22 and 23 in Ottawa.

The UPEI Panther Ladner’s Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for October 12–18 are Orianna MacNeil (women’s hockey) and Xander Devine (men’s soccer).

The University of Prince Edward Island will hold an “Open House Day” on its Charlottetown campus on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s event promises to be the biggest ever!  

The University of Prince Edward Island held its 25th Recognition of Founders ceremony on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.