UPEI's V-P, People and Culture Jane Ngobia sends a video message to the University community that shares the themes, emotions, and aspirations that emerged during her Listening Tour. 

In recognition of their decades of unwavering support, Steve and Marg Connolly will be honoured prior to Saturday’s UPEI men’s basketball game—to say thank you for an impact that has stretched across generations.

In this month's newsletter, Dr. Greg Naterer is pleased to share encouraging signs of research growth over the past few years, early enrolment trends for the Fall 2026 semester, and updates on strategic enrolment initiatives and the Senate Committee for a Policy on Academic Units.

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.