University of Prince Edward Island

"Throughout my career, I have valued meaningful connections with learners and colleagues, and I see education as a powerful way to influence the future of nursing."

"Being an educator is not just a role—it is a privilege and a responsibility that I deeply cherish." Valerie Reddin is an experienced clinical instructor with UPEI's Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine.

"Our nursing program is academically rigorous while also preparing graduates to be compassionate, socially accountable, and adaptable to the evolving needs of health care."

"Being at UPEI means joining a close-knit, student-focused learning community" Meet Kerie Murphy, Simulation Coordinator with the Faculty of Nursing and UPEI Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing alumna.

"I have received so much support from faculty members in my four years of studying here. Any time I have asked a professor to help me with an assignment, or to re-explain concepts from their lectures I didn't quite understand during the office hours they have done so happily."

"UPEI offered everything I wanted out of a university program." Meet Riley Drake, fourth-year History student (Honours).

UPEI Pride was on full display at today's Pride PEI Parade! Pride the Panther was the crowd favourite! UPEISU UPEI Alumni 🏳️‍🌈

UPEI signs Prosperity Charter with other Association of Atlantic Universities and Atlantic Chamber of Commerce members

UPEI President Wendy Rodgers participates in launch of Prosperity Charter for Atlantic Canada's future workforce On July 15, President Wendy Rodgers attended the launch of the Prosperity Charter, which brings together Atlantic Canada's university and business communities around a shared commitment to developing and retaining the region's future workforce.

"Graduate school has opened my eyes to career paths I had not considered before and inspired me to seek opportunities where I can apply my skills to meaningful projects that positively impact society, whether in public health, government, or other sectors."

"Graduate studies at UPEI have given me the confidence to approach my work." Meet Aadesh Nunkoo, Master of Science in Mathematical and Computational Sciences graduate student and UPEI alumni.

"If one wants a learning environment that encourages their passions on their own terms, the MAIS program is the perfect backdrop. The study of islands can take so many shapes, and so many niches, and the professors and staff do so much to inspire and support your efforts as a student to find which niche interests you most."

"The MAIS program is steeped in a philosophy that 'to love is to learn'.” Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Jack Weeks is a student in the thesis stream of UPEI's Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program.

UPEI and Health PEI invite adults on PEI who are living with Type 2 diabetes and do not have a primary care provider to participate in a research study evaluating a new approach to delivering diabetes care.

Nurse practitioner-led group health visits aim to improve access to diabetes care in Prince Edward Island Adults on Prince Edward Island who are living with Type 2 diabetes and do not currently have a primary care provider are invited to participate in a research study evaluating a new approach to delivering diabetes care.

Islanders from across the province have already shared their thoughts on healthcare, medical education, and what a future Made by PEI, for PEI MD program should look like. Now, we want to hear from you!

If you haven't completed the survey or attended a town hall yet, there's still time to have your say. Your experiences, ideas, and perspectives will help shape the future of medical education in Prince Edward Island.

Take the survey, attend a town hall, and join the conversation. Find out more: https://medicine.upei.ca/community-engagement/

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Huge congrats to UPEI Engineering students Myah Van't Veld and Emma Ledgerwood for taking home the gold at the Canadian Engineering Competition! 🥇 Their presentation on "Biomimicry in Engineering Design" secured first place in the Engineering Communications category.

UPEI Engineering students achieve amazing results at national competition Myah Van't Veld and Emma Ledgerwood earn first-place award in the Engineering Communications category at the Canadian Engineering Competition.