News

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

Media Releases

| People

The Government of PEI announced five individuals, selected through the Engage PEI process, who will be joining the UPEI Board of Governors for a three-year term.

| University

Dr. Dominique Griffon has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.  

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther hockey, rugby, and soccer teams are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away.

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for October 2–8 are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Joe Ranger (men’s hockey).

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island invites expressions of interest from or recommendations of individuals, external to the University, who might be considered for appointment as members to the UPEI Board of Governors.

| Research

The following news release was issued by the Government of Prince Edward Island following an announcement in Georgetown, PEI, on October 5, 2023.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award.

| Athletics

Fans of the UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers may want to keep a program close by because there are plenty of new names donning the green and white this season.

| Research

Dr. Caroline Ritter, Canada Research Chair in Veterinary Social Epidemiology at UPEI, has been awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant totaling $212,060 for a project titled “An application of cognitive dissonance theory to decisions affecting animal welfare.”

| PD/Wellness

The UPEI Healthy Campus Committee is offering new programs, activities, and savings to promote and encourage all UPEI staff and faculty to take advantage of exciting opportunities for health and wellness.