News

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Media Releases

| Athletics

The UPEI Women’s Basketball Panthers have signed their first recruit of 2023–2024. Lily Vrugteman is a skilled 17-year-old guard from Cambridge, Ontario.

| University

Read the latest UPEI Labour Relations update about the announcement of the mediator for University and UPEI Faculty Association negotiations.

| Events

UPEI is excited to participate once again in the Bell Let's Talk campaign as part of our year-round efforts to build a culture of care that nurtures and celebrates the mental health and wellness of everyone in the University community.

| Research

For the first time ever, L.M. Montgomery’s original manuscript of Anne of Green Gables is available to readers everywhere through a new digital exhibition.

| University

The Government of Canada has partnered with the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island and will invest $1.5 million to support Atlantic Canada's wastewater testing capacity. This testing is instrumental in keeping Canadians safe and will ensure early detection of COVID-19 and other pathogens in the Atlantic region. 

| People

The University community was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of alumnus Keptin John Joe Sark, LLD, on January 8.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers hockey and basketball teams are looking forward to a busy weekend of games between January 16–22.

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island has released a new strategic research plan titled Strategic Research Plan (2023–2028): Roadmap to Research Excellence

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is proud to congratulate two teams of doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) students, and one graduate student who brought home awards at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Animal Welfare Assessment Contest.

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for January 9–15 are Sarah Forsythe (women’s hockey) and Kurtis Henry (men’s hockey).