Office of the President

The University of Prince Edward Island’s President and Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive officer, responsible to the Board of Governors and to the Senate to lead UPEI’s academic mission and administrative operations. The President works with the senior executive team to provide leadership to the University. 

The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors announced the appointment of Dr. Wendy Rodgers as UPEI’s seventh President and Vice-Chancellor on May 6, 2024, marking the end of a 12-month presidential search process. Dr. Rodgers began her five-year term on June 1, 2024.

Messages from the President


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Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President, and Dr. Suzanne Kresta, Dean, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, are co-chairing UPEI's Strategic Plan Steering Committee. In this message, they invite members of the community to express interest in serving on the committee. 

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In this message to the UPEI Community, President Wendy Rodgers invites members to a Fireside Chat, looks forward to UPEI Homecoming and upcoming strategic planning sessions, and encourages the community to build networks of support. 

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In her welcome-to-the-fall-semester message, President Rodgers encouraged members of the  community to seek support, stay connected, and participate in campus activities.

| Office of the President, Independent Third-Party Review

UPEI Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers will hold a Town Hall on Wednesday, August 28 at 11 am about the implementation plans and external governance review.

| Office of the President, Independent Third-Party Review

UPEI Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President and Vice-Chancellor Wendy Rodgers issued a joint message to the campus community announcing that the implementation plans for Year 0 and Year 1 for the UPEI Action Plan are available on upei.ca.

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In follow up to two recent campus town halls, President Rodgers sent a message to the UPEI community outlining the themes that emerged from the events.

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President Rodgers thanks the campus community for attending the Hello, Summer Barbecue and for their warm welcome.