UPEI Spotlights

UPEI is a place built on stories—from student success, to faculty and staff honours, to ground-breaking research. In UPEI Spotlights, you can read and watch videos about the important things that make UPEI unique.

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UPEI nursing student Maya White in a hallway at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
UPEI nursing student Maya White in a hallway at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
| UPEI Viewbook 2026
"It’s a challenging journey, but one that is incredibly rewarding."

Our Stories

Kate VanGerven holding a megaphone on a flatbed truck
| UPEI Viewbook 2026, Alumni
"My experiences and relationships at UPEI gave me everything."

Meet Kate VanGerven, Director of Tour and International Visits for the Prime Minister of Canada and Bachelor of Arts in English graduate (Class of 2013).

UPEI student Brennan McDuffee interviewing another student during a podcast
| UPEI Viewbook 2026
"As a smaller university, support is central to the culture of UPEI."

Meet Brennan McDuffee, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture student (Class of 2025).

Charlize Sahely
| UPEI Viewbook 2026, Alumni
"UPEI provided the perfect foundation for my development as a business professional."

Meet Charlize Sahely, accountant with EY's Tax Division and Bachelor of Business Administration alumna (Class of 2024).

UPEI graduate Jenna Flowers at Convocation
| UPEI Viewbook 2026
"UPEI’s Bachelor of Education program is crafted for the success of future educators."

Meet Jenna Flowers, baccalauréat en éducation—français langue seconde graduate (Class of 2025).

UPEI student Kallie Drummond
| UPEI Viewbook 2026
"Being able to learn from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers across the world was incredible."

Meet Kallie Drummond, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Indigenous Studies minor (Class of 2026).

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