Family reunion: Aiden Rainford joins sister in women’s basketball championship pursuit
Fans of UPEI Women’s Basketball will get used to hearing the name “Rainford” more often this fall because they’ll be getting a double dose. The Panthers scored a slam dunk this off-season by recruiting Aiden Rainford, the older sister of AUS all-star Lauren Rainford.
Rainford, who will study psychology, brings a wealth of experience to UPEI. The 23-year-old was a member of Canada’s under-16 and under-17 national teams, where she gained extensive knowledge from some of the world’s best coaches.
UPEI alive with excitement during first in-person Convocation in two years
The excitement was palpable at the University of Prince Edward Island this past week when the Class of 2022 graduated with their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
AVC graduate receives Governor General’s Medal (Graduate)
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is pleased to congratulate Dr. Deepmala Agarwal, master of science (MSc) graduate and cardiology resident, on being awarded the Governor General’s Medal (Graduate) and the UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies Award of Distinction during UPEI’s 2022 convocation.
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates 77 new graduates
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) celebrated 77 new graduates during the University’s 2022 Convocation festivities.
Father knows best: AVC grad takes unexpected path to PEI
When Dr. Andrew Cohen, doctor of veterinary medicine graduate, started applying for veterinary schools, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island wasn’t even on the list.
“I originally applied for seven schools, none of which were AVC,” explains Cohen. “After sharing the list with my father, he felt like the number seven was unlucky, and I had to add an eighth.”
"The BIS program provides an excellent opportunity for students who have work and life experience."
What brought you to UPEI? In other words, why did you choose to study here?
I’ve lived all my life on PEI, so UPEI was very high on my list of options. I checked out similar degree programs at universities and colleges from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador and found that the structure of UPEI’s Bachelor of Integrated Studies pathway suited my needs the best. There were a variety of online courses and other hybrid classes that I could take, so I only had to be on campus on weekends to write exams, which was perfect for me.
Two student leaders head 2022 Grad Week and NSO
UPEI’s Departments of Student Affairs and Recruitment and First Year Advising are excited to announce that, for the first time, the Grad Week and New Student Orientation (NSO) programs will be led by two exceptional student leaders during the 2022 cycle.
Grad Week and NSO Coordinator Nathan Lacroix is a fourth-year biology student who will graduate with his Bachelor of Science degree on Friday, May 13.
UPEI holds first in-person Convocation in two years
New Faculty installs Indigenous tipi on Charlottetown campus; offers Indigenous Teachings course
The University of Prince Edward Island’s Charlottetown campus is now home to a temporary, cone-shaped Indigenous structure, known as a tipi, that has been erected between the Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
