This fall, the University of Prince Edward Island is encouraging students, faculty, and staff to embrace the power of connection through a new campus-wide initiative called “Start with Hello.”

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

A new-look women’s team and a men’s group with its sights set on the podium will give UPEI Cross Country two very different storylines to follow in 2026.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share stories of appreciation and celebration for their colleagues. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day.

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

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 7–13 are Rowan Gallagher (women’s rugby) and Rio Crystal (men’s soccer).

Sister Susan Kidd, CND, UPEI's Campus Minister and University Chaplain since 2010, has been appointed 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, providing support and guidance to students, faculty, and staff.

Ben McQuaid founded EZ Breathe Heat Pump Cleaning to specialize in preventative care and indoor air quality services. He attributes much of his foundational business development to resources within the UPEI community.

Dr. Kevin Gannon, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence and Professor of History at Queens University-Charlotte, will give the 2026 Shannon K. Murray Lecture on Hope and the Academy on September 22, at 3:30 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI.

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) welcomes Paula Wood-Adams as the new Interim Vice-President, Academic and Research (VPAR) for a one-year term, effective June 2026.