Abby Chapman, a fourth-year UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) student, recently received an Optica Women Scholar 2026 award. This international award is given to 20 women students, based on merit, to empower the next generation of women leaders in optics and photonics. In addition to grant funding, scholars gain access to a global network of mentors and supporting companies.

The Atlantic Veterinary College, Mitacs, and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada have partnered on a new Veterinary Parasitology Residency Program at the College.

We are sharing stories of important progress on the UPEI Action Plan under the “Action Plan IMPACT” banner. In this edition, read part 2 about some of the ways UPEI has strengthened its governance practices.

The University of Prince Edward Island has taken another step forward on its journey of reconciliation by creating a new undergraduate major in Indigenous Studies.

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 23–March 1 are Erin Cabaday (women’s hockey) and Cole Larkin (men’s hockey).

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

As part of the UPEI Department of Religious Studies’ Theology on Tap series, Dr. Doug Al-Maini, associate professor of philosophy, St. Francis Xavier University, will give a talk titled “Greek Mysticism Leading into the Christian Era” on March 12 at 7 pm.

The University of Prince Edward Island is mourning the passing of Dr. Margaret Munro, UPEI Founder and Founding Dean of the UPEI School of Nursing, now the UPEI Faculty of Nursing, on February 25, 2026.

Tim Walker, Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) at UPEI, has been recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA NB). The award was presented to him at a special event held on February 21, 2026, in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Luciana Quiroa Paredes, a student at the University of Prince Edward Island, has earned a McCall MacBain Regional Award. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.