News

A chronological list of UPEI media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

| University

In this message to the campus community, Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Jane Ngobia, Vice-President, People and Culture, share the independent audit by Deloitte Canada of the implementation of years 0 and 1 of the UPEI Action Plan. The reports are available on the UPEI Action Plan web pages.

| People

We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! Our first full month of the program saw another 31 incredible submissions.

| Research

UPEI’s new research magazine, InView, was officially launched at a celebration event held on the campus on Friday, September 26. The full-colour magazine features the innovative and exciting research taking place at UPEI.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and on the road. 

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for October 6–12 are Brooke Henderson (women’s hockey) and Jakob Robillard (men’s hockey).

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island’s new Faculty of Medicine and interdisciplinary health education facility is now open, marking a significant milestone for the province and setting a new benchmark for collaborative project delivery in Canada.

| Special Event

The UPEI campus community were invited to take part in a Sexual Assault Awareness Week initiative named “Love Letters to Survivors” that encouraged individuals to write messages of empathy, care, and encouragement for those who have experienced sexual violence.

| University

In her fall message, President Wendy Rodgers thanks students, staff, and faculty for their care, energy, and leadership they bring to our community, and invites everyone to think about gratitude as the University heads into the Thanksgiving break.

| Special Event

UPEI held a well-attended TRC Mawi’omi in the Quadrangle between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, from 10:00 am–2:00 pm, on Friday, October 3.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 30–October 5 are Emma MacLean (women’s rugby) and Ben McFarlane (men’s hockey).