The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards and the Welcome Week Team invites all members of the campus community to participate in Welcome Week 2026, September 4 to 13. 

A new open-source application developed by University of Prince Edward Island computer science graduate Bassam Kamal is rapidly gaining adoption in major health-care institutions and adaptive gaming programs across North America. 

For Nate Visser, a student at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Regional Campus at the University of Prince Edward Island, the path to pursuing a medical degree is deeply personal. His five-year-old son, Emmett, was born with two rare genetic conditions.

Fresh off an OJHL championship and top defenceman honours at the Centennial Cup, Lucas Vacca is bringing his puck-moving game to UPEI for the 2026–27 season.

The following collective bargaining update was also emailed to UPEI employees on August 20, 2026.

The University of Prince Edward Island extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Dennis Clough, a former UPEI leader, dedicated community builder, and UPEI Founder who passed away on August 16, 2026.
 

The University of Prince Edward Island extends condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Major-General Retired Matthew Gregory Macdonald, OMM, MBE, CD, UPEI honorary degree recipient and distinguished alumnus, who passed away on August 9, 2026.

HR's Employee Experience and Development team recently hosted a plant exchange event designed to welcome new employees, reconnect returning staff, and set the tone for a thriving year ahead. 

The University of Prince Edward Island is mourning the passing of Dr. Marie Burge, honorary degree recipient, social activist, and community leader, who passed away on August 10, 2026.

The UPEI Panthers have added a former NHL draft pick to their forward group, landing power forward Sebastian Bradshaw for the 2026-27 season.