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Media Releases

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Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI’s interim president and vice-chancellor, issued a message today to faculty and staff on the passing of Dr. James “Jim” MacAulay, a UPEI honorary degree recipient, proponent of higher education and life-long learning, and proud Saint Dunstan’s University alumnus (SDU ’62).

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The following is a story about UPEI’s Literacy and Numeracy Outreach Project written and published by the Province of Prince Edward Island. View UPEI’s video about the project.

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Congratulations to five UPEI researchers who have received funding from the Government of PEI’s climate challenge fund.

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In this campus-wide, President Keefe invites members of the University community to unite as a university community, embrace EDI, wear rainbow colours, and show Panther Pride during the 2023 PEI Pride Festival.

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Read the latest update from the Presidential Search Committee that was also issued by email to students, staff, and faculty on July 21, 2023.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

A second-place finish at the Three Minute Thesis competition is just the beginning for Dr. Meagan Walker, MSc, Department of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

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The University community was saddened to learn of the death of Saint Dunstan’s University alumnus and former UPEI Men’s Hockey coach William "Billy" MacMillan, who achieved a level of sport success that few other Islanders have. 

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The UPEI Men’s Soccer Panthers have secured commitments from Island soccer players and former adversaries Landon Perry and Noah Killorn for the 2023–24 season.

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In this message, active UPEI staff are invited to a staff-only listening and learning session, with regard to the issues outlined in the recent Rubin Thomlinson report.

| Department Updates

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is pleased to welcome Austin Clement as the new director of Conference and Ancillary Services. Clement will oversee a variety of operations that support and supplement UPEI’s core academic functions, including Conference Services, Residence Services, and the University’s Bookstore.