The University of Prince Edward Island’s Faculty of Medicine is inviting Islanders to help shape the future of medical education on Prince Edward Island through a province-wide engagement initiative that will inform both the Faculty’s first strategic plan and the development of a future independent “Made by PEI for PEI” medical doctor program.

National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated annually in Canada on June 21, coincides with the summer solstice and is a special “day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples…For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.” (Crown-Indigenous Relations and

The University of Prince Edward Island was filled with excitement and celebration this past week as more than 1,300 members of the Class of 2026 crossed the stage to receive their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Four outstanding leaders will be conferred with honorary Doctor of Laws degrees, and four graduates will deliver valedictory addresses during four Convocation ceremonies at the University of Prince Edward Island, May 12–15. Each ceremony will begin at 10:00 am in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on the UPEI campus. Over 1,300 students comprise the Class of 2026. 

Dear UPEI Community,

On March 31, 2026, the UPEI Board of Governors approved the 2026–2027 Operating Budget, fee schedule, and capital budget. The planning process started in October 2025 and included consultation with University leaders (i.e., Deans and Directors) and account authorities across campus.

Outstanding student-athletes were recognized by the UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation at its Panther Celebration–Athletics Awards Gala on Friday, March 27, for their excellence in sport, in the classroom, and in the community during the 2025–26 season. The annual event, held at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, included student-athletes, coaches, and team staff from both varsity and club sport programs.

The UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies will host the annual UPEI 3MT™ (3 Minute Thesis) competition on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 pm at the Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

The 3MT™ competition challenges thesis-based master’s and doctoral students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. This year’s competition features competitors from a wide range of disciplines including Education, Nursing, Science, Sustainable Design Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine.

Abby Chapman, a fourth-year UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) student, recently received an Optica Women Scholar 2026 award. This international award is given to 20 women students, based on merit, to empower the next generation of women leaders in optics and photonics. In addition to grant funding, scholars gain access to a global network of mentors and supporting companies.

The University of Prince Edward Island has taken another step forward on its journey of reconciliation by creating a new undergraduate major in Indigenous Studies.

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is proud to announce a major gift of $1 million from the Hewitt Foundation in support of the University’s Faculty of Medicine. 

This gift will help advance key priorities within UPEI’s Faculty of Medicine, including enhancing learner experiences, supporting innovative teaching and simulation-based education, and strengthening community-based medical training opportunities on Prince Edward Island.