The UPEI Relay for Life is a student-led initiative dedicated to supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, and committee members are asking for campus and community support.

The University of Prince Edward Island extends heartfelt congratulations to alumnus and former varsity athlete Brett Gallant who captured a gold medal in men’s curling for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 21. 

UPEI will celebrate the 2025 Founders—Dr. Debbie MacLellan, Donna Barnes, and Dr. Gerald Johnson—at a recognition ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The UPEI Hockey Panthers are looking forward to semifinal games at home and on the road. 

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 16–22 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).

New financial incentives are available for students considering the Bachelor of Education, Français langue seconde (French as a second language) at UPEI.

The public is invited to attend a panel titled “Education in the Age of AI: Reimagining the Educational Landscape” on February 26, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI.

Lorna Crozier has been one of Canada’s most popular and influential poets. She will give a public performance of her poetry on Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 pm, in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI. 

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a big week of playoff and championship excitement, including the AUS Basketball Championships that take place at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS from February 20–22. 

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 9–15 are Ingrid Khuong (women’s basketball) and Donovan Arsenault (men’s hockey).