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Media Releases

| Alumni

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will hold its annual Summer Reunion Weekend from July 24-26. The weekend will feature events for alumni from Saint Dunstan’s University (SDU), Prince of Wales College (PWC), and UPEI. 

| Community

The UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation is hosting a free public education program titled “Coastal Conversations: Understanding, Adapting, Acting” about the challenges and solutions shaping PEI’s changing coastline.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Minhye Lee, a third-year student at the Atlantic Veterinary College is taking action to help protect birds on campus through a new initiative focused on evaluating bird-window collisions and looking for the community's assistance.

| People

Angela Driscoll, a dedicated member of the aquatic animal resources team at the Atlantic Veterinary College received the University Award for Exemplary Service during the annual Celebration of Colleagues on May 29, 2025.

| Community

The 31st annual PEI Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 26—UPEI, the UPEI Student Union (UPEISU), UPEI Alumni Association, and the AVC Pride Club are Panther Proud to participate! All students, staff, faculty, and alumni (and family and friends!) are invited to join the celebration! 

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Faculty and students in the UPEI Faculty of Nursing collaborated recently to present at the 2025 Atlantic Regional Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (ARCASN) Conference in Saint John, NB.

| Research

Lucy Li, a Master of Environmental Sciences student at UPEI and a member of the UPEI Climate Smart Lab, is seeking participants for a survey study about the mental health impacts of coastal erosion. 

| People

The King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to a province, territory, region or community in Canada. UPEI is “Panther Proud” of those recipients affiliated with the University.

| People

Dr. Paul Bernard, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, received the University Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision during the annual Celebration of Colleagues on May 29, 2025.

| Events

The public is invited to attend the AGE-WELL Summer Institute's pitch competition on July 11, from 11 am to 12 noon, in the Alex MacKinnon Auditorium, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.