News

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

Media Releases

| Research

Dr. Marya Ahmed, an associate professor in the UPEI Department of Chemistry, has been named assistant scientific director (Prince Edward Island) for the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI). This new role is intended to enhance local awareness of the Institute, solicit new partners, and provide a strong and unified voice for cancer research in the region. 

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. This week’s UPEI Panther Subway Athletes from February 14 to 20 are Sasha Weekes (women’s hockey) and Elijah Miller (men’s basketball).

| Community

In this message to faculty and staff, Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance, invites employees to volunteer for the 2023 Canada Games and outlines the University's guidelines for volunteer leave.

| Administration

In a message to the campus community, Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass, interim Vice-President Academic and Research, announced that the UPEI Board of Governors has approved Dr. Tarek Mady as the Dean of the Faculty of Business.

| University

In a message to the campus community, President Keefe confirmed that in-person teaching and learning will resume for classes of 100 students or less on Monday, February 28.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, is pleased to announce its 2022 Webinar Series.

| University

President Greg Keefe participated in a Government of PEI announcement outlining investment to create a Clean Tech industry-led sector cluster on PEI. UPEI is collaborating with Holland College on the Clean Tech Academy and will deliver a master's degree in Cleantech Leadership.

| University

As a partner of the 2023 Canada Winter Games, UPEI is excited along with the Canada Winter Games Host Society  to participate in 2023 Canada Games Spirit Day.

| Academics

The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates the 113 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status for the 2020–2021 season.

| Athletics

UPEI Women's Soccer has added midfielder Heather Williams to the squad. The Cambridge, Ontario native joins the Panthers after most recently playing with CMS Elite.