Nominations for honorary degrees (to be presented during 2026 Convocation ceremonies) will be accepted until Monday, January 12, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

With winter championships on the horizon and playoff races tightening across the board, UPEI’s varsity teams return to action this week looking to make some noise.

Dr. Jeff Collins, assistant professor of political science at UPEI, will give a talk titled “Power Plays: Newfoundland’s Fight Over Churchill Falls” on January 20, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building.

The University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Alumni Association rang in the New Year at a levee attended by approximately 450 people on January 1.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your stories and celebrate your colleagues. It is inspiring to see our community come together to shine a spotlight on the people who go above and beyond every day.

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

In a campus-wide message, UPEI Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald shares an update about the reconciliation work with Dr. Wendy Carroll and Ms. Erin Casey. Also included is Ms. Casey's and Dr. Carroll's response to the Chair's message.

UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Wendy Rodgers issued a message on behalf of the University, extending condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and students of Professor Tim Carroll, who passed away on December 27, 2025. 

All are welcome to attend the annual UPEI New Year's Day Levee, hosted by the University and the UPEI Alumni Association, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:30 pm at the UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building on the UPEI campus. 

UPEI honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them “Founders.” Read more to learn how to nominate a retired member of faculty or staff.