Fourteen UPEI actuarial science students attended the 2026 Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA) Convention, held in Ottawa from January 15 to 18.

Tim Walker, Vice-President, Administration and Finance, recently gave an update to the campus community about the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, which opened in late 2025.

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to some special events and a week of competition at home and away. 

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for January 26–February 1 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Josh Currie (men’s hockey).

The UPEI departments of Human Resources and Athletics and Recreation are excited to invite staff and faculty to two Panther Pride events— “Why We Walk” on Thursday, February 5, and “Panther Sport Night and Employee Social” on Friday, February 6, 2026.

UPEI is seeking input from community members and users of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on whether to develop a high-performance strength and conditioning facility for UPEI and PEI athletes. 

UPEI Athletics and Recreation and the UPEI Student Union have partnered to support students in need through a campus-wide food and clothing drive during the winter semester.

We are sharing stories of important progress on the UPEI Action Plan under the “Action Plan IMPACT” banner. In this edition, read about some of the ways UPEI has strengthened its governance practices.

Every year in February, UPEI celebrates Black History Month, an opportunity to reflect on the contributions, resilience, triumphs, and the legacy of Black Canadians who have shaped our society.

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Global Women’s (and Allies) breakfast (GWB) will be held at The Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on February 10, 2026, from 7:30–9:30 am.