News

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Media Releases

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away. At their home games, senior players will be recognized for their contributions to their respective sports. 

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 2–8 are Chiara Esposito (women’s hockey) and Owen Smith (men’s basketball).

| University

UPEI has received Notice to Bargain from UPEI FA #2, CUPE 1870, and IBEW 1928. We will continue to update the UPEI community throughout the collective bargaining process.

| Research

Dr. Marie Pascal, assistant professor in the UPEI Department of Modern Languages, has published a new book titled L’abject sublime dans la transcréation au Canada.

| News

The Hewitt Foundation gifts $1 million to support UPEI's Faculty of Medicine, helping to advance key priorities, including enhancing learner experiences, innovative teaching, and simulation-based education, while strengthening medical training opportunities on PEI.

| People

Thank you to everyone who has shared stories celebrating their colleagues—it’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day. 

| Administration

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. 

| Athletics

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.

| University

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.

| Students

Fourteen UPEI actuarial science students attended the 2026 Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA) Convention, held in Ottawa from January 15 to 18.