Student Spotlights

Meet some of our amazing UPEI students, faculty, and staff and hear about what makes the University of Prince Edward Island so special. 

UPEI students Haley MacKenzie and Julia Heckbert
Feb 25, 2020 | Students

UPEI Foods and Nutrition students Julia Heckbert and Haley MacKenzie spent their summer in Kenya, working to improve food security of local women and their families.

upei student eric andersen and a suit of armor
Oct 23, 2019 | Students

Eric Andersen started his post-secondary academic career with modest goals. Since his experience studying abroad in Burgos, Spain as part of UPEI’s May-mester program, he’s looking to hit new targets.

Hadil Haddad
Sep 18, 2019 | Students

Thanks to a collaboration between UPEI and the Syrian & Iraqi Student Project, Hadil Haddad had the opportunity to leave Syria to pursue her Master of Education.

UPEI environmental studies students Danelle Finney and Angela Costello
Jul 26, 2019 | Students

The Environmental Studies Internship (ENV 3010) course provides students with opportunities to develop, integrate, and apply their knowledge of environmental issues and theory through internship experiences.

Dalton Hall
Apr 27, 2018 | Students

A fourth-year UPEI student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder reflects on her experiences with UPEI Accessibility Services supports.

Alexia Riche
Nov 28, 2017 | Students

Second-year student Alexia Riche came to UPEI with a dream of becoming a lawyer. Now, the new Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture program is helping her clear a path towards achieving her goal.

Student Spotlights

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