Three people connected to UPEI to receive Order of PEI

Three people connected to UPEI have been named to the Order of PEI, the province’s highest civilian honour.

Kathryn Dau-Schmidt, Dr. Edward MacDonald and Reginald “Dutch” Thompson were selected for the Order of PEI from a field of 49 nominees. They will receive the insignia from Her Honour, Lieutenant-Government Antoinette Perry during a ceremony at Government House this fall. 

Atlantic Veterinary College offers advice for dog owners visiting Atlantic Canada this summer

Summer is officially here, and many dog owners will be visiting Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Atlantic Canada with their furry companions to take in the beaches and other tourist attractions. However, a visit to the many dog-friendly beaches can sometimes turn into a trip to the vet.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation for both dogs and their owners, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) offers some tips for pet safety during summer travels.

Green and White Day

Show your Panther Pride and your support of our UPEI Panther athletes by wearing your green and white no matter where you are! On Friday, September 27, take a photo and post it to social media with the hashtag #UPEIHOCO for a chance to win some awesome UPEI swag! 

UPEI New Year's Levee 2025

The University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Alumni Association are hosting their annual New Year's Levee on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 11:30 am–1:00 pm, and all are welcome to attend.

The levee will be held in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown.

For more information, call 902-566-0687 or email alumni@upei.ca.

UPEI Alumni and Friends cheer on the Ottawa Redblacks

Ottawa Redblacks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats


Friday, October 25, Ottawa, ON
7:00 pm | Ottawa Redblacks vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Ticket price: $40

UPEI Alumni and Friends are invited to take in the excitement of a Canadian Football League match as the Ottawa Redblacks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the final game of the regular season. This is a social event with standing group tickets secured in the Lower Log Cabin. Limited alternative seats are available upon request.