News

A chronological list of UPEI media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

| People

Dr. Jessica Strong, an assistant professor of psychology, was profiled by the Canadian Psychological Association during Psychology Month.

| Athletics

With the 2025 Biosteel U SPORTS Track and Field Championships set to take place March 6–8, at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, UPEI student-athletes Alaere Peterside and Helena Ikpotokin are ready to showcase their talents on the national stage.

| Research

A new e-book, Time Flies, Online Edition: A Story Map Companion to Time Flies: A History of Prince Edward Island from the Air, has been published by Dr. Joshua MacFadyen, CRC in Geospatial Humanities, and Bailey Clark, research assistant and Masters of Arts in Island Studies student.

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Source for Sports Panther Athletes of the Week for February 24 to March 2, 2025, are Deborah Aboagye (women’s basketball) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).

| Athletics
It was a comeback for the ages! From the highs to the heart-stopping moments, the UPEI Men's Basketball Panthers' championship victory had it all. Relive the unforgettable plays and the emotions that came with it in this full recap!
| International

Nordic Heads of Missions representing Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland visited UPEI on Tuesday, February 25. The Heads of Missions have been working to expand the visibility of Nordic nations in Canada and to encourage closer partnerships on various fronts, including at the federal and provincial levels. 

| Theatre Performance

UPEI Theatre Studies’ Vagabond Productions is presenting . . . destroyed surely: An Evening of Plays by John Millington Synge, from March 12 to 15 inclusive in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre’s amphitheatre. The doors open at 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start.

| University

Since September 2024, the UPEI strategic planning process has focused on information gathering through consultations with campus and community members. Discussions on UPEI’s strategic priorities and direction will continue on an ongoing basis.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, the College's highest honour.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

When Dr. Dan Fredholm first entered the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) in 2005, he envisioned a future as a small animal veterinarian. Like any great Disney story, destiny had other plans.