News

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

Media Releases

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative Atlantic bat team is asking the public to report sightings of bats by calling the Atlantic Bat Hotline at 1-833-434-BATS (2287).

| Seminar/Conference

In the first week of June, the historic UPEI campus will be bustling with over 600 historians from across Canada here to attend three overlapping conferences.

| University

Dr. Jane Ngobia, Vice-President, People and Culture, sent an email to the UPEI community on May 27, updating them on the status of the new Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Sexual Violence Policy.

| Special Event

Seventy new veterinarians were welcomed to the veterinary profession during the Atlantic Veterinary College’s White Coat Ceremony held at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre on May 12, 2026.

| University

UPEI recently received Notice to Bargain from the two Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) bargaining units at UPEI.

| University

The Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre at UPEI's Faculty of Medicine is pursuing international accreditation.

| People

Members of the UPEI community filled the UPEI Performing Arts Centre amphitheatre on May 21, 2026, to celebrate the achievements of their colleagues. 

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition (dietetic stream) and Integrated Dietetic Internship programs recently received full six-year accreditation until December 31, 2031.

| People

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share stories of appreciation and celebration for their colleagues. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day.

| People

UPEI extends deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of business leader and philanthropist Robert K. Irving, LLD, who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, at his home in Moncton, New Brunswick, after a courageous battle with cancer.