MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration
Please join members of the MacLauchlan family and guest speaker, poet, and writer Bren Simmers in the Catherine Bernadette MacDonald Suite, UPEI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, to celebrate the writing achievements of our University community on Friday November 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Atlantic Veterinary College recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and student achievement at 2026 Fall Awards and Recognition Night
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island celebrated student and faculty excellence during its annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night on October 1, 2026. During the event, more than $130,000 in scholarships were gifted through over 90 awards. Students, faculty, donors, and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievements of award recipients and the generosity of individuals and organizations whose support helps advance veterinary education and research.
UPEI Alumni Association names winners of UPEI’s 2026 Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards
The UPEI Alumni Association recognized the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards and the 2026 Inspiring Young Alumni Awards at a celebration on September 29, 2026, in Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
“Our alumni continue to make remarkable contributions around the world, and we are proud to celebrate this year’s recipients,” said Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor of UPEI. “They embody the excellence and commitment that have always defined a UPEI education, and they inspire future generations of students.”
"The support I've received from fellow students, staff, and faculty has been incredible."
What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
I am originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. When I was young, my family went on a camping trip to the Maritimes. We drove all around New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. We all very much enjoyed the environment, the friendly people, and the lifestyle. When applying to universities in secondary school, I wanted to be at a university that had a veterinary college, as that was my goal—to become a veterinarian.





