Spotlights

UPEI is a place built on stories, from student success, to faculty and staff honours, to ground-breaking research. In UPEI Spotlights, you can read and watch videos about the important things that make UPEI unique.

Our Stories

UPEI student Peter with a scenic afternoon skyline behind
Mar 18, 2024 | Students

Meet Peter, a third-year Anthropology and Sociology student who recently studied in Brussels, Belgium.

UPEI staff member Fairouz in her office in Dalton Hall
Mar 11, 2024 | Alumni, Success Story

Fairouz enrolled at UPEI after her Grade 11 year, completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, is a current Master's student, and works full-time with the UPEI Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid Office. 

a UPEI student
Feb 12, 2024 | Students, UPEI Viewbook

Meet Cecily, fourth-year Bachelor of Arts in Diversity and Social Justice Studies (Psychology minor) student. Cecily plans on continuing her education and hopes to work for an organization that upholds justice, human rights, and the fair treatment of people.

a welder standing behind a work table
Jan 5, 2024 | Campus Spotlight

"Sometimes I do get weird and special requests from all sorts of people as we build all sorts of machines and prototypes—that's what makes my job so unique."

UPEI professor Stephanie Shaw
Dec 11, 2023 | Faculty, Profile

An assistant professor in UPEI's Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, Dr. Shaw's research focuses on resource consumption, energy, and emissions.