News

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

Media Releases

| 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).

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the AVC Summer Academy from July 4 to 7, 2023. This marks the first year that the Academy will be offered since the COVID-19 pandemic.

| Events

The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI will host a public lecture titled “Towards Energy Sovereignty on Labrador’s Remote Island of Ponds” on January 24 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. 

| Athletics

The 2023 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Winter World University Games is underway, and two UPEI Panthers, TJ Shea and Matt Brassard, are among 22 student-athletes representing Team Canada. UPEI forward Kyle Maksimovich was also selected to play but could not attend due to a recent injury.